Around 1 in 5 women initially diagnosed with postpartum depression will eventually go on to have a bipolar disorder diagnosis, notes Lauren M. Osborne, MD, a reproductive psychiatrist at ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

[1] These subtypes of bipolar disorders cover a spectrum of severities, frequencies, and durations of manic and depressive symptoms. The differential diagnosis among these and with regard to other ...

Researchers have identified 36 genes linked to bipolar disorder. This is a key step towards understanding the genetic factors ...

Plus, they share the latest research findings in bipolar disorder management, helping you stay informed and empowered. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) As a leading national ...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronically recurring condition involving moods that swing between the highs of mania and the lows of depression. Depression is by far the ...

A team of Montreal researchers has made a crucial breakthrough in the understanding of bipolar disorder, which could eventually lead to new therapies for those who suffer from it. “In our field, what ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide.