MDQ
Bipolar Test
A screening tool for bipolar spectrum disorders. Answer whether you have ever experienced the following, even if they are not present now.
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About the MDQ
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What it checks
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a brief self-report screening tool designed to identify individuals who may have bipolar spectrum disorders. It focuses on lifetime experience of manic or hypomanic symptoms.
Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed as unipolar depression, leading to inadequate treatment. The MDQ helps flag individuals who should receive a comprehensive clinical evaluation for bipolar disorder. A screening result is never a diagnosis.
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Hirschfeld RMA, Williams JBW, Spitzer RL, et al. Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: the Mood Disorder Questionnaire. Am J Psychiatry. 2000;157(11):1873-1875.
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What is the MDQ?
The MDQ (Mood Disorder Questionnaire) is a self-report screening tool designed to identify people who may have bipolar spectrum disorders by asking about lifetime manic/hypomanic episodes.
Is bipolar disorder different from depression?
Yes. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both depression and mania (or hypomania). Treatment differs significantly — antidepressants alone can worsen bipolar disorder.
Can this test diagnose bipolar disorder?
No. The MDQ is a screening tool only. A comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist is needed for diagnosis. Bipolar disorder is frequently misdiagnosed as unipolar depression.
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