For decades, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BD) were treated as distinct and unrelated psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder characterized by altered thinking and ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

“Killing yourself at any age is a seriously tricky business. But when I was seven, the odds felt insurmountable.”—Terri Cheney, The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar Bipolar disorder, ...