Diagnosing bipolar disorder can be difficult. While it is not hard to distinguish between its two characteristic phases—the high spirits of mania and the low spirits of depression—it is challenging to ...

A study covering the 20 years between 1997 and 2016 shows that substantial changes have occurred in the way doctors are treating outpatients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Among a number of ...

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental health conditions that often begin in late teenage years or early ...

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 ...

One thing I can't stand is making fun of those with a mental illness. The absolute lowest form of comedy. I guess it depends how you classify "making fun of", but assuming cerebral palsy can be ...

Scientists successfully induce bipolar depression in mice within 24 hours after transplanting human gut bacteria.

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

A relationship expert explores why manic episodes and a lack of insight can lead to a sudden, unexplained end to a romance. Key Takeaways ______________ It’s a painful and confusing experience: One ...