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This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. Highlights  There is no standard tool for measuring the symptoms of the bipolar prodrome, which has limited progress toward early identification  The clinician-administered Bipolar Prodrome Symptom Interview and Scale-Full Prospective (BPSS-FP) is a valid way to assess for symptoms of the prodrome to bipolar disorder, but takes time and clinical expertise to administer  The Bipolar Prodrome Symptom Scale-Abbreviated Screen for Patients (BPSS-ASP) is a screening tool to identify people who would benefit from further evaluation with the BPSS-FP interview  This study is an important step in the development and validation of a screening tool that could be an efficient way to identify individuals at risk for bipolar disorder