Changes in daylight and circadiam rhythm can trigger manic episodes. A therapist shared the warning signs, and how sleep and structure help mitigate symptoms. Ushering in warmer weather and brighter ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives, according to the ...

The medication tamoxifen, best known as a treatment for breast cancer, dramatically reduces symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder more quickly than many standard medications for the mental ...

Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field ...

Though it can be managed, when left untreated, bipolar disorder can completely disrupt a person’s life. This mental health condition causes unusual and sometimes extreme shifts in a person’s mood, ...

Without mania, bipolar disorder can look very similar to major depressive disorder because people with bipolar often experience episodes of depression. This means a medical professional may need to ...

Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

Singer-songwriter Halsey has spoken up about mental illness in a lengthy Twitter thread signed, "Human Being with a Decade Long Bipolar Diagnosis." On Monday night, the "Without Me" hitmaker warned ...

About two-thirds of people with bipolar disorder are misdiagnosed with other mental health problems before bipolar is discovered (Hirschfeld, Lewis & Vornik, 2003). Among those individuals, a ...