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The Interconnection Between Social Skills, Functional Impairment, and Theory of Mind in Bipolar I Disorder

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Aims: Evaluate and compare the ToM, functional outcome, and the social skills across different phases in patients with BD-I. Material and Methods: The sample included 90 bipolar I disorder patients (30 in each phase: depressive, manic, and remission) diagnosed as per DSM-5 criteria. Purposive sampling was used. Patients were assessed with HDRS, YMRS, RMET, FAST, and SSI. Results were evaluated using SPSS software. Results: No significant differences in theory of mind performance were found among all groups. The depressive group showed highest functional impairment. Significant difference was found in social skills performance of all three groups, with deficits being present even in the remission group. Conclusion: The study highlights the complex interaction between ToM deficits, impaired social skills, and functional difficulties in bipolar I disorder.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_711_25

Authors: Gursabeen Kaur, Mitthat Miglani, Palak Upadhyay, Manpreet Kaur, Pankaj Kumar, Bholeshwar Prasad Mishra

Institution: Dayanand Medical College & Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250