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

These two disorders share many features, making proper diagnosis a challenge. Treatment providers must be aware that some ...

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. A new study marks a ...

However, they may cause side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder), akathisia (restlessness), and weight gain. There is no single best antipsychotic medication for bipolar ...

A test-and-learn approach helps with all aspects of treatment for bipolar disorder. It is often necessary to try various treatments to find the one that works best. Some people also try additional ...

Certain factors increase the risk of developing the condition or may trigger the first episode of bipolar disorder, including: Getting treatment early can help prevent bipolar disorder from worsening.

The newest treatment for AUD, acamprosate (Campral) was developed in France. The FDA approved the drug for abstinence ...

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

Although our analyses reveal neurobiological insights and suggest possible avenues for targeting bipolar disorder with certain drugs, follow-up studies are needed to detail the neurobiological ...

More than two decades after Ryan Licht Sang died, his memory continues to inspire those who loved him, and the foundation established to raise awareness about bipolar disorder. On Jan. 15, English ...

A new study, led by USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), will explore structural alterations in the brains of people with bipolar disorder (BD), a chronic ...