Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex human condition that may be characterized as a disorder of energy with two or more distinctive states: Mania is experienced as pathologically elevated energy, resulting ...

Bipolar disorder affects 40-50 million people globally, with genetic heritability between 60-80%, and can be triggered by both positive and negative life events, including promotions or new ...

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

Researchers have identified a second dopamine-driven "clock" in the brain that works alongside the biological 24-hour cycle, ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between ...

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 ...

People with bipolar I disorder have had at least one manic episode preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive ...

Individuals with bipolar disorder face significant risks of early death from both external and somatic causes, emphasizing the importance of revising current treatment approaches. People with bipolar ...

Discover how the body’s sleep-wake clocks and dopamine-driven rhythm, influence bipolar mood swings, offering novel treatment ...