Trastorno ciclotímico de inicio en la adolescencia: a propósito de un caso clínico

Abstract

Bipolar Disorder (BP) is one of the psychiatric disorders with a higher heritability rate, not only of bipolar disorder, but other forms of affective and mood disorders as well, including cyclothymic disorder (CD). Given this information, early detection in young descendants seems of the utmost importance. We present de clinical case of a 16 years old female, with a first-degree relative affected by BD Type I, referred to our unit given the presence of affective symptoms, for its study and treatment.