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

Both conditions involve shifts in mood. However, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is related to your menstrual cycle, and bipolar disorder episodes can operate independently of your cycle. Bipolar ...

"We found widespread reductions in gray but not white matter volume in those with early onset psychosis using the ENIGMA VBM tool, and we are excited to be collaborating with Dr. Ching and ENIGMA-BD ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their ...

Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, affects daily life through dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. While only medical professionals can diagnose this condition ...

"We found widespread reductions in gray but not white matter volume in those with early onset psychosis using the ENIGMA VBM tool, and we are excited to be collaborating with Dr. Ching and ENIGMA-BD ...

Bipolar disorders are currently divided into 4 entities: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified, as described in the fourth edition of the ...

Now he’s uninterested in any activity and doesn’t want to leave home. Could he have bipolar disorder? How can I help him? ANSWER: Previously known as manic depression, bipolar disorder causes ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. It is not yet curable, but medication, therapy, and other strategies can help manage the symptoms and reduce its effects on a person’s daily life.

According to research published in Nature on January 22nd, 2025, an international team of psychiatric genetics researchers ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...