Table 1 Comparison of BCN participants in the US and Europe

Early onset (< 19 y)

69.2%***

32.3%

Delay to first treatment for depression (age of onset < 19 y)

13.1 y*

8.4 y

Delay to first treatment for mania (age of onset < 19 y)

11.3y***

5.8y

Prospective nonresponders

51.7%***

31.1%

Life time history of

 Anxiety disorder

46.6%***

28.1%

 Alcohol abuse

33.1%***

14.7%

 Substance Abuse

38.3%***

17.8%

 Rapid Cycling

74.1%***

41.5%

 > 20 Episodes

59.0%***

23.3%

 Hospitalizations

Fewer**

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