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Bipolar Disorders

Bipolar Disorders publishes research on the basic mechanisms, clinical aspects, treatment of bipolar disorders, and related illnesses, aiming to provide a single international outlet for new research in this area. It is the official journal of The International Society for Bipolar Disorders.

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Subject Clinical Neurology, Neurosciences, Psychiatry
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1398-5647
eISSN 1399-5618
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access APC: $4,730 USD / £3,140 GBP / €3,910 EUR, excluding applicable taxes.

Submission Instructions

Bipolar Disorders accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Review Article must be 4000-7500 words. Main text should be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include keywords, with up to seven keywords listed and abstracts and keywords required for this article type.
References Review Article must include no more than 100 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be included in the main manuscript file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5000 words. Main text must be formatted as introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include keywords and authors must disclose their use of AI technologies during submission.
References References must not exceed 50. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be included in the main manuscript file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must not exceed 400 words. Keywords are not required for Letters To The Editor.
References Letters To The Editor may include no more than 3 references. References must follow AMA reference style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, with in-text citations given as Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be included in the main document file. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Clinical Conundrum

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 800-1500 words. Manuscript must include the sections Case Presentation and Discussion. Manuscript must include a 50-word Key Message and may include Learning points as 2-3 bullet points.
References References must not exceed 5. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 1 life chart and/or 1 supporting figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files.
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Clinical Curiosity

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 800-1500 words. Manuscript must include the sections Case Presentation and Discussion. Manuscript must include a 50-word Key Message, and it may include Learning points as 2-3 bullet points.
References References must not exceed 5. References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance, with in-text citations given as Arabic superscript numerals in consecutive order.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 1 life chart and/or 1 supporting figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Clinical Care

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Clinical Care articles.
Manuscript Clinical Care articles must be 800–1500 words. Clinical Care articles must include a Detailed discussion and Learning points presented as 2–3 bullet points. Clinical Care articles must include a 50-word Key Message, and keywords are not required.
References Clinical Care articles must include no more than 5 references. References must follow AMA reference style. References must be numbered consecutively in order of appearance and cited in the text using Arabic superscript numerals.
Figures & Tables Clinical Care articles must include 1 supporting figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be supplied as editable files rather than pasted as images.
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Recent Publications

Developing and Validating a Patient‐Centered Measure of Well‐Being in Bipolar Disorder: The WELL ‐ B

Audrey R. Stromberg, Alexandra H. Vinson, Claudia Diaz‐Byrd, Ravleen Kaur, Melvin G. McInnis, Sarah H. Sperry

10.1111/bdi.70193
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Women With Bipolar Disorder are at Increased Risk of Sarcopenia

Lana J. Williams, Amanda L. Stuart, Michael Berk, Shae E. Quirk, Emma C. West, Heli Koivumaa‐Honkanen, Risto Honkanen, Jeremi Heikkinen, Jessica A. Davis, D. Kavindi Weerasinghe, Julie A. Pasco

10.1111/bdi.70192
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Clinical Symptomatology as Predictors of Early Treatment Response in Adolescents and Young Adults With Major Depressive Episode

Lifei Wang, Rui Tang, Jie Liu, Jiayi Feng, Yuhong Lu, Siyu Gao, Rongxin Zhu, Jia Duan, Fei Wang

10.1111/bdi.70191
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Comparison of Clinical Indicators for Differentiating Unipolar and Bipolar Depression

Fang Wu, Shuai Yu, Li‐Fang Zhu, Yu‐Yi Li, Peng‐Jiao Xu, Xiao‐Yang Zhang, Rong‐Jie He, Ya‐Nan Guo, Chuan‐Sheng Wang, Ya‐Hui Xu

10.1111/bdi.70190
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‘It's a Balancing Act’: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Caffeine Use in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder

Sammy Eden, Michaela Sibsey, Sarah Dean, Javier T. Gonzalez, Kim Wright

10.1111/bdi.70171
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2025 median submission to first decision is 217 days, submission to acceptance is 239 days, and acceptance to publication is 13 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author’s discretion.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access APC: $4,730 USD / £3,140 GBP / €3,910 EUR, excluding applicable taxes.

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Research Topics

Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Schizophrenia research and treatment Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies Treatment of Major Depression Tryptophan and brain disorders Phosphodiesterase function and regulation Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Mental Health Research Topics Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Digital Mental Health Interventions Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics Human auditory perception and evaluation Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Educational Robotics and Engineering Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Family Caregiving in Mental Illness

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