These newer agents appear to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder, especially for those patients with rapid cycling, dysphoric or mixed mania, or neurologic abnormalities.

People with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it's possible to live a full and ...

Without treatment, bipolar disorder may cause mood episodes. People may alternate between high periods, known as manic episodes, and low periods, or depressive episodes. During a manic episode ...

There’s no evidence to suggest that bipolar disorder causes premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or vice versa. However, premenstrual ...

Study published in Nature identifies nearly 300 genomic regions associated with bipolar disorder, and 36 key genes involved in the disease.

If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete four annual in-person study visits consisting of cognitive assessments, blood draw, and an MRI scan, as well as to complete a ...

Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen major strides in the treatment options for major depressive disorder ... drug-resistant depression with bipolar characteristics. A newer therapy involves ...

The following is a summary of “Pilot study of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder: a process evaluation,” published in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatry by Rigby et al. Bipolar disorder required ...