For decades, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BD) were treated as distinct and unrelated psychiatric disorders.

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that chronic cannabis use may not be associated with cognitive ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. The McGill University-led ...

Sleep disturbances are pervasive across all phases of bipolar disorder and can be addressed through routine screening.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. People with bipolar disorder ...

An early predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in youth with bipolar disorder (BD), in new findings that may explain the "excessive and premature mortality" related to heart disease ...

Emerging research links the gut microbiome to mood stability. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits, limitations, and safety of probiotics. Key Takeaways ______________ Note: The U.S. Food ...

Nearly 5 million Americans navigate the complex challenges of bipolar I disorder daily, facing dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows that can derail careers, relationships and ...

Researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic ...

What is bipolar and how is it diagnosed? - Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood.

Treatment for bipolar disorder typically begins with your primary care doctor, but it often involves specialized care from mental health professionals for more effective management. Bipolar disorder ...