New research on lingering symptoms between episodes, early trauma’s mark on the brain, and what your child’s sleep really ...

Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes strong changes in mood and energy. A person may feel very happy or full of energy ...

A new study has found that people with higher levels of neuroticism tend to dwell on problems and uncertainties during idle moments, leading to more unpleasant feelings. Using a 'blank screen' thought ...

Three new studies shed light on bipolar disorder, showing that certain lingering symptoms between episodes can significantly impair daily life, early trauma may alter brain wiring in unique ways, and ...

In one of the first research papers on an antidepressant, “The Treatment of Depressive States with G22355, Imipramine Hydrochloride,” the author noted that “in individuals who are predisposed” the ...

Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, ...

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 ...

The approval of medicines called second-generation antipsychotics has allowed bipolar I and some conditions that come with it to be treated. A person who has bipolar I disorder can go through various ...

Lupus can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as sudden mood changes or psychosis, which may resemble bipolar disorder. Lupus can sometimes mimic bipolar disorder, especially when neuropsychiatric ...

Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are two conditions that have many differences between them. A class of medicines called antipsychotics can be used to treat both conditions but may cause unwanted ...

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 stories.