Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes significant and sudden changes in mood that involve episodes of mania and sometimes depression. There is no cure for bipolar disorder, so ...

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. "Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of weeks or months of either depression or mania," explains Dr. Mark Weiser, professor and chair ...

These drugs are generally given during the agitated state of mania or depression, and some are also used specifically to treat bipolar depression (for example, Caplyta, Latuda, Seroquel, Symbyax, or ...

Kelsey Maggi felt so full of life and energy that she went for hikes at 3 a.m., took up drinking and doing drugs with friends, and called in sick to work during the day because there was too much else ...

Bipolar disorder has long been misunderstood. A fear of being stigmatized and the thought of taking potentially dangerous medication prevented many from seeking treatment for the highs and lows that ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'What If I Refuse Bipolar Medications?' — -- Question: What if I choose not to use medications for bipolar disorder? Answer: Now one of our most challenging ...

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity.

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you ...

Dr. Kiki Chang answers the question: 'Bipolar Meds Same For Kids, Adults?' — -- Question: Do children take the same medications for bipolar disorder that adults take? Answer: Yes, in fact ...

Sports psychologist Gary Malone says that medications former Heisman winner Johnny Manziel may take to combat his bipolar disorder may affect his on-field ability, including his hand-eye coordination, ...