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White matter microstructure mediates the link between rest-activity rhythm instability and mania symptoms in individuals at risk for bipolar disorder

2026-01-15 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAdolescence and young adulthood are critical periods for the emergence of bipolar disorder (BD). Instability in sleep and rest-activity rhythms is associated with elevated risk for BD, yet little is known about the neural correlates of this vulnerability. White matter organization in fronto-limbic pathways, which support mood regulation and show sensitivity to sleep/rest-activity rhythm disruption, offers a promising avenue for investigation. MethodsParticipants (16-24y;N=112) recruit...

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