Facts & figures about mental health - Black Dog Institute

typically a 10-20 year interval from first mood episode to diagnosis. During that period of undiagnosed and untreated mood volatility, considerable damage can occur both to the individual and others (e.g. marital break-up). Some people with bipolar disorder are more likely to have significant problems with alcohol and illicit

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UK Guidelines for the Use of Thyroid Function Tests

thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO Abs) should be measured. Subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism who are thyroid peroxidase antibody positive should have an annualthyroid function tests, or earlier if symptoms develop. Thyroxine therapy should be started if the serum TSH concentration rises above 10 mU/L.