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

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

In many ways, the rise of the Internet, social media, and smartphones has made self-management easier for people with bipolar ...

Often misunderstood and difficult to diagnose, bipolar disorder can affect every area of a person's life if it is left untreated. Get expert information on the symptoms, types, diagnosis ...

Bipolar disorder can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers, and even suicidal tendencies if it's not treated. Doctors don't completely understand the causes of bipolar disorder ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide.

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

Pets deeply affect those with bipolar disorder, providing companionship, solace, and happiness, profoundly influencing their ...

Researchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder.

According to Robbins, her love-sick emotions went beyond the ups and downs of a typical romantic relationship. "Her symptoms, ...

If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete four annual in-person study visits consisting of cognitive assessments, blood draw, and an MRI scan, as well as to complete a ...