The predictive validity of bipolar at‐risk (prodromal) criteria in help‐seeking adolescents and young adults: a prospective study

Objectives There are no established tools to identify individuals at risk for developing bipolar disorder. We developed a set of ultra‐high‐risk criteria for bipolar disorder [bipolar at‐risk ( BAR )]. The primary aim of the present study was to determine the predictive validity of the BAR criteria. Methods This was a 12‐month prospective study that was conducted at Orygen Youth Health Clinical Program, a public mental health program for young...