Discover why bipolar disorder manifests uniquely in each person through different subtypes, episode patterns, and biological ...

If you find yourself on this emotional rollercoaster, you might have silently wondered, with a lump in your throat: Could my ...

Bipolar disorders are currently divided into 4 entities: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified, as described in the fourth edition of the ...

The main types are bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder. Bipolar I involves depression and mania, an extremely high mood. Bipolar II is more likely to involve depression and hypomania.

Whether it’s anxiety, rumination, or intense fixations, these strategies—used by real people living with bipolar disorder—can ...

Estimates of the lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorder vary, with studies typically giving values of the order of 1%, with higher figures given in studies with looser definitions of the condition.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re sharing an excerpt from ‘Bipolar: A Gift of Thorns’ by Santa Barbara author ...

One of the major findings was that increased alcohol use worsened everyday functioning, particularly in work life. This ...

I wanted to talk about bi-polar disorder this week. It’s another of those terms which gets kicked about and used flippantly.

At its heart, bipolar disorder involves two main types of mood episodes. There are the "highs," often referred to as mania.

Structured routines provide stability, which is especially important for individuals with bipolar disorder. Schedule daily activities like meals, work, exercise and relaxation to reduce ...