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  • Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental illness characterized by mood swings.
  • Cognitive deficits are frequently observed in BD, but their persistence during euthymic phases requires further characterization.
  • Lithium is a primary mood stabilizer, and its impact on cognition in euthymic BD patients needs investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess neuropsychological functioning in euthymic bipolar outpatients receiving lithium.
  • To identify specific cognitive domains affected in stable BD patients.
  • To compare cognitive performance between BD patients and healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 44 euthymic bipolar outpatients (DSM-IV criteria) and 46 matched healthy controls.
  • Patients were stable for at least 3 months on lithium (monotherapy or combined).
  • Administered a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery assessing executive function, attention, processing speed, and memory.

Main Results:

  • Euthymic BD patients showed significant impairments in executive function and inhibition compared to controls.
  • Processing speed was also significantly slower in the BD group.
  • Patients on lithium monotherapy specifically demonstrated deficits in inhibitory control.

Conclusions:

  • Impaired executive function and loss of inhibition are core features of bipolar disorder, independent of disease severity or medication.
  • These cognitive traits may serve as an endophenotype for studying the genetic underpinnings of bipolar disorder.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the etiological significance of these persistent cognitive deficits.