Characteristics of depressive and bipolar disorder patients with mixed features

Objective To assess differences between subjects with vs. without mixed features in major affective disorders. Methods In 3099 out‐patient subjects with DSM ‐5 major depressive disorder ( MDD , n = 1921) or bipolar disorders ( BD , n = 1178), we compared those with (Mx) vs. without (Non‐Mx) mixed features (agitated‐irritable depression or dysphoric [hypo]mania) in an index episode. Results Prevalence of Mx averaged 21.9% [ CI : 20.5–23.4]...