As many as one in five people being treated for depression in primary care could have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, according to researchers. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical ...

How can psychiatrists help with bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition marked by significant fluctuations in mood, including episodes of mania—characterized by ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

There are several types of bipolar disorder. This mental health condition causes extreme mood swings, with emotional highs (mania) and emotional lows (depression). Your mood may seem neutral at times ...

“You don’t have to be bipolar to be a genius – but it helps,” according to The Independent. The newspaper said that a Swedish study of over 700,000 adults found that those who scored top grades at ...

Going through the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder can greatly affect a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. There’s no cure for bipolar disorder, but treatments can help. But ...

People with bipolar I disorder experience manic episodes, while people with bipolar II disorder experience less severe hypomanic episodes. Both condition types have certain symptoms in common and ...

A few year back, I went to a new nurse practitioner for a medication adjustment for my bipolar II disorder. I went through an intake questionnaire. I listed my stressors: I was under extra pressure at ...

Bipolar I disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme ups and downs in mood and energy. You might hear it called “manic-depressive disorder” or “manic depression,” which are older terms ...