The bipolar spectrum includes baseline temperaments like hyperthymia, dysthymia, and cyclothymia, which can change how treatment targets are set. Key Takeaways ______________ What is “bipolar”? It’s ...

The connection between bipolar disorder and type 2 diabetes highlights how genetics, medication, and behavior link mental and physical health. There’s a strong link between physical and mental health, ...

Image made with elements from Canva. Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses—it affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide, about 2.8% of the population. Bipolar disorder can ...

(BPT) – From the outside, Teresa’s life looked great. She had a healthy family and lasting friendships. However, she didn’t feel great. She had periods of panic attacks, trouble sleeping, constant ...

But for some people, especially those with bipolar disorder, finding and staying in that middle ground, can be very difficult. Dr. Ernest Rasyidi, a psychiatrist with St. Joseph Hospital in Orange ...

It's a misconception that bipolar disorders are an up-down, up-down experience. The mood storms are more likely to be crashes into depression, and it's particularly so in bipolar II disorder. A ...

Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic blueprint of mania, the defining feature of bipolar disorder. Bipolar ...