My risk perception; perspectives from youth at familial risk for bipolar disorder: a qualitative study.

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BACKGROUND: Offspring of parents with bipolar disorder (BD) are at increased risk of developing mental health difficulties. While research has documented elevated rates of psychiatric symptoms in this group, less is known about how young people themselves perceive their parent’s illness, their own vulnerability, and the ways in which family relationships shape these experiences. Limited attention has been given...

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