G. Perugi, A. Erfurth, BHK Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany. Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Z. Rihmer. National Institute for Psychiatry, Budapest 27, Hungary

I. Maremmani. Universitá Pisa, Pisa, Italy

P. Brieger. MLU Halle-Wittenberg Klinik far Psychiatrie, Halle, Germany

The workshop's topic is new research and perspectives in the growing field of bipolar spectrum disorders. Andreas Erfurth (Augsburg, Germany) presents research into the field of temperament and bipolar disorders including their complex interactions. Giulio Pemgi (Pisa, Italy) discusses the overlap between anxiety, obsessions, impulsivity and bipolar disorders. Icro Maremmani(Pisa, Italy) presents research into the comorbidity of bipolar disorders and substance abuse, with a focus on opiate dependence. Zoltan Rihmer's (Budapest, Hungary) talk is on the comorbidity of bipolar I and bipolar II disorders and anxiety disorders, as well as on the frequency of suicide in the bipolar spectrum. Peter Brieger(Halle, Germany) gives data on subjective quality of life in a large cohort of remitted bipolar patients - and its relation to course and outcome. The overall aim of the workshop is to present new data and modem concepts of different aspects of bipolar spectrum disorders, which are relevant for both clinicians and scientists.