Review of: "Reasons for diagnostic delays in Bipolar Disorder: Systematic review and narrative synthesis"

This systematic review addresses an important and clinically relevant issue, namely diagnostic delays in bipolar disorder (BD).The topic has signi cant implications for psychiatric care, patient outcomes, and healthcare system ef ciency.The authors provide a structured synthesis of existing literature exploring individual, social, and clinical contributors to delayed diagnosis, which represents a valuable addition to the mental health evidence base.