Rula reports five common triggers of bipolar disorder: stress, sleep issues, seasonal changes, substance use, and hormonal ...

A new study of adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder has found structural and functional differences in the brains of those with the disorder who have attempted suicide and those who have ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that deep-seated negative beliefs formed in childhood ...

Mental health forms a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed or misunderstood. Bipolar disorder, characterized by extreme mood swings, affects daily life ...

Selena Gomez learned she was bipolar after several misdiagnoses. She shared how this changed her life for the better.

People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and ...

Bipolar disorder marked a turning point in the lives of these celebrities, including Selena Gomez and others ...

In the extreme, bipolar disorder — formerly known as manic-depression — encompasses moods that can range from extremely energized behavior to sad and hopeless periods. Michael Dicharry, MD “People are ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...