Personality Tests Inform Better Bipolar Care

Link: ScienceDaily – Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?

What the Study Did: Michigan Medicine researchers used personality inventories to predict bipolar disorder trajectories and episode risk.

Summary: Specific personality trait patterns may identify individuals at higher risk for relapse or functional impairment in bipolar disorder.

Why It Matters: Personalized care could become more precise—improving outcomes by aligning interventions with each person’s cognitive-emotional profile.

Patient Takeaway: Neuropsych evaluations can include personality measures that help tailor your treatment plan—enhancing accuracy and efficacy.