Global assessment scales -- Detection of bipolar I -- Detection of bipolar II -- Assessment of depression in bipolar disorder -- Assessment of mania in bipolar disorder -- Assessment of hypomania -- Health-related quality of life assessment in bipolar disorder -- Assessment of pediatric bipolar disorder -- Assessment of comorbidities -- Assessment of functioning -- Assessment of suicidality.

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