For over a century, cyclical energy dysregulation has been recognized as a core deficit in bipolar disorder (BD) and has been described as early as 1854 by Jean Pierre Falret in his seminal paper “la ...

Cross-sectional neuroimaging studies show that bipolar disorder is associated with structural brain abnormalities, predominantly observed in prefrontal and temporal cortex, cingulate gyrus, and ...

Moods and emotions play an important role in our day-to-day life. They even influence how we experience things – for instance, whether we start the day feeling hopeful and energised or grumpy and ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can cause extreme changes in mood. It is also associated with various structural and functional changes in the brain. People with bipolar disorder ...

Schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder are distinct mental health conditions, but they share common, overlapping features such as mood and psychotic symptoms. Schizoaffective disorder is a ...

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Bipolar anger can take a toll on your relationships and well-being, but with the right tools and support, you can safely ...

Despite a few similar symptoms, bipolar disorder is not a type of personality disorder. However, it may be misdiagnosed as one, or you can have both. Bipolar disorder is considered a type of mood ...

Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts ...

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 ...

Medications are often the first-line treatment approach for bipolar disorder. Drug interventions are most effective when combined with psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or ...

In the December issue of Rolling Stone, actress and musician Selena Gomez opened up about her experiences having bipolar disorder. She showed how, with the help of supportive mental health ...