One-Quarter Of Canadians With Bipolar Disorder Achieve Complete Mental Health

About 23% of Canadian adults with a history of bipolar disorder achieve complete mental health (CMH), a measure beyond absence of symptoms that also incorporates measures of happiness, life satisfaction, and psychological flourishing. Among the general population, about 74% of people without bipolar achieve CMH.

Achievement of CMH was higher among older adults and adults who used spirituality for coping. The odds of CMH were highest among those who were married or who had a confidant. The odds of achieving CMH were lowest among those with a history of addiction disorder and/or chronic pain.

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