When we imagine bipolar disorder, we picture a pendulum between two equal poles, mania and depression, swinging from intense highs to deep lows. But what if they are not equal halves of the same ...

“Lizzie McGuire” and “Revenge of the Nerds” star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, with his family confirming that he took his own life amid a battle with bipolar disorder. “We want people ...

Bipolar disorder is characterized by bouts of extreme mood, with episodes of mania occurring alongside periods of depression. For the first time, researchers have now isolated the genetic factors ...

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 ...

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a ...

People treated in a hospital for hallucinogen use were six times more likely to be diagnosed with mania They were also four times more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, ...

Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia overlap in some ways. For instance, both can lead to psychosis, a state of mind causing a detachment from reality. Although they have some similarities, they’re very ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. Today's show is about wellness , so we're focusing on awareness around mental health and bipolar disorder with a deeply personal discussion. This is KPBS ...

Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...