A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

Researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic ...

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Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD typically alternate between periods of high energy, euphoria, irritability and/or ...

Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between moods: from depression to mania. Kay Redfield Jamison is one of those people. She's also a ...

Dr. Roy Perlis answers the question: 'Bipolar Disorder & 'Regular' Depression?' — -- Question: How is bipolar disorder different from unipolar depression or 'regular' depression? Answer: Both ...

Bipolar depression can feel endless, but evidence-based treatments and small steps can make recovery possible. When Sara F. of Massachusetts has a hypomanic episode, she copes okay. Her hypomania ...