Academic Journal
Q1Bipolar Disorders
About Bipolar Disorders
Bipolar Disorders is a scholarly journal published by Blackwell Munksgaard. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.517 and H-index of 150.
Coverage: 1999-2026. Research categories: Biological Psychiatry (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1).
Verified field sources
- Editor(s): Gin S. Malhi (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.9 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
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Topics in published research
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment; Schizophrenia research and treatment; Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies; Treatment of Major Depression; Tryptophan and brain disorders; Phosphodiesterase function and regulation.
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Reported open-access list prices
4,730.00 USD; 3,910.00 EUR; 3,140.00 GBP
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Aims & Scope
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Recent Research Articles
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The Impact of Sexual Satisfaction on Marital Adjustment, Quality of Life, and Treatment Adherence in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder and Their Spouses: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Zerrin Demirel, Nurgül Ozdemir, Ayten Guner Atayoglu
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70189Emotional Responses (Intensity/Valence) Fulfill RDoC Criteria but Remain Excluded From Diagnostic Classifications of Mood Disorders
Chantal Henry, Chlöé Müh, Claire‐Hélène de Badts, Mariana Alonso et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70182Trajectories of Cognitive Functioning in Older Age Bipolar Disorder
Melis Orhan, Erik J. Giltay, Azita Ghasemi, Alexandra Beunders et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70188Irritability in the Mix: An Exploratory Study of the Role of Irritability in Characterising Mood Disorders
Erica Bell, Maree Inder, Gin S. Malhi, Richard Bryant et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70185‘It's a Balancing Act’: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Caffeine Use in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder
Sammy Eden, Michaela Sibsey, Sarah Dean, Javier T. Gonzalez et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70171Bipolar Disorder and Perimenopause: An Update
Jana Radosavljevic, Deniz Bengi, Benicio N. Frey
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70186Clinical and Biological Characterization of Bipolar Disorder Patients With Chronic Insomnia Reveals Cortisol Reductions, Elevated TNF ‐α, and Increased Genetic Risk for Accelerated Aging
Kayla E. Rohr, Charles B. Schaffer, Linda C. Schaffer, Thomas E. Nordahl et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70187Comparative Effectiveness of Lithium‐ Vs. Valproate‐Based Combinations With Atypical Antipsychotics in Preventing Rehospitalization After a First Manic Episode of Bipolar I Disorder
Pei‐Ying Li, Meng‐Ting Wang, Jia‐Shyun Jeng, Tzu‐Chieh Lin et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70184Longer Sleep Duration Predicts Progression to Bipolar or Psychotic Disorders in Youth Accessing Early Intervention Mental Health Services
Joanne S. Carpenter, Jacob J. Crouse, Mathew Varidel, Emiliana Tonini et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70183The Assessment of Adherence to Treatment in Bipolar Disorders Should Take Into Consideration All Demographic and Clinical Variables
Ana Zélia Abreu Pires de Sousa, Tainá Conrado Ferreira, Lia Mesquita de Abreu, Fabio Gomes de Matos e Souza et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70173Association Between Lithium Use and Suicide‐Related Behaviors in Bipolar Disorder: A Multicenter Study
Xin Guan, Xin‐yue Wang, Chun‐hui Qu, Yi‐chen Li et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70180Issue Information
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70116Association of Polygenic Risk Score for Suicidal Behavior With Ventral Prefrontal Morphology in Bipolar Disorder
Noa Katz Shroitman, Daniel F. Levey, Brian Pittman, Suchen Zheng et al.
2026-11 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70172Irritability in Bipolar Depression: Re‐Examining a Neglected Dimension
Francesco Attanasio, Caterina Fumagalli, Rocco Miazzi, Valentina Fazio et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70178Managing Sleep in Bipolar Disorder: An Overview of Pharmacological and Non‐Pharmacological Interventions
Valentina Baldini, Francesco Pasquino, Francesca Iannucci, Noemi Venezia et al.
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70179Issue Information
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70168Hope as a Therapeutic Imperative for Treatment Resistant Depression
Qin Xiang Ng
2026-09 · DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70174Reviews
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