Before lithium became available to treat this potentially devastating illness, bipolar I sufferers experienced repeated ...

In a notable Genomic Press research report, researchers at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have uncovered a ...

BD affects millions but remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. Researchers are working to change this by ...

In a post-hoc analysis, cariprazine seemed to be effective in treating both depressive and manic episodes of bipolar I disorder across age groups.

New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from manic highs to ...

Mental health forms a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed or misunderstood. Bipolar disorder, characterized by ...

Doing so may increase the risk of triggering a manic or depressive episode. Even with effective medical treatment, people with bipolar disorder may still experience hyposexuality and ...

People may alternate between high periods, known as manic episodes, and low periods, or depressive episodes. During a manic episode, a person may feel happy, energetic, or invincible. During a ...

I’ve been living with depression for almost 12 years. I’m 31 now and I found out I had major depressive disorder when I was 19. I had a miserable freshman year of college, but I didn't really ...

When you have major depressive disorder (MDD), understanding what to expect can help you manage the ups and downs. When someone I work with is newly diagnosed, I spend a lot of time educating them ...