Rate of change in solar insolation is a hidden variable that influences seasonal alterations in bipolar disorder

The consensus in the literature is that bipolar disorder is seasonal. We argue that there is finer detail to seasonality and that changes in mood and energy in bipolar disorder are dictated by the rate of change of solar insolation.

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Published in:Brain and behavior 2021-07, Vol.11 (7), p.e02198-n/a
Main Authors: Rosenthal, Sandra J., Josephs, Travis, Kovtun, Oleg, McCarty, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Animal behavior
Bipolar disorder
Circadian rhythm
Emotional disorders
Fibroblasts
Melatonin
Mood disorders
Radiation
Remission (Medicine)
Seasonal variations
Sleep
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Summary:The consensus in the literature is that bipolar disorder is seasonal. We argue that there is finer detail to seasonality and that changes in mood and energy in bipolar disorder are dictated by the rate of change of solar insolation.
ISSN:2162-3279
2162-3279
DOI:10.1002/brb3.2198