PubMed Central
Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder: Does It Represent a More ‘Severe’ Illness? - PMC
What this article backs
- Psychosis Risk increases Functional Impairment.
- Psychosis Risk increases Psychiatric Hospitalization.
In its own words
Psychotic bipolar disorder presents with a poorer functional outcome compared to nonpsychotic bipolar disorder.
Psychotic features are associated with higher rates of hospitalization and a longer duration of hospital stay.