| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Risk group I (RG I) | • Age: 15 to 35 years • Consultation of an early recognition centre/facility • Presence of at least one of the proposed risk factors for BD: – Family history of BD – (Sub)threshold affective symptomatology/depressive syndrome – Hypomanic/mood swings – Disturbances of circadian rhythm/sleep other clinical hints | • Diagnosis of: BD, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia • Diagnosis of anxiety, obsessive–compulsive or substance dependence disorder that fully explains the whole symptomatology • Limited ability to comprehend the study • Implied expressed negative declaration of intent to participate in the study by a minor and • Acute suicidality |
Risk group II (RG II) | • Age: 15 to 35 years • In- or outpatients with a depressive syndrome in the context of: – Major depressive disorder – Dysthymic disorder – Cyclothymic disorder – Minor depressive disorder – Recurrent brief depressive disorder – Adjustment disorder with depressed mood – Depressive disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) | |
Risk group III (RG III) | • Age: 15 to 35 years • In- or outpatients with a clinically confirmed ADHD diagnosis |