Impact of bipolar disorder on health-related quality of life and work productivity: Estimates from the national health and wellness survey in Japan

Previous studies have shown that bipolar disorder (BD) patients frequently present with difficulties in interpersonal relationships, education or employment and suffer poorer quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the impact of BD on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), work productivity loss and indirect costs.Data was from the online, self-administered 2019 National Health and Wellness Survey. Outcomes were compared for those who...