The role of gender in mixed mania

This article reviews the literature regarding possible gender differences i n adults with mixed mania. Studies examining gender differences in the prev alence of mixed mania. biological abnormalities, suicidality, long-term out come, and treatment response were analyzed. Data from these studies suggest that mixed mania may occur more commonly in women than in men, especially when defined by narrow criteria. There were no significant differences betw een men and women with mixed mania in biological abnormalities, suicidality , outcome, and treatment response, Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Comp any.