Could the mania and depression seen in people with bipolar disorders stem from dysfunction of mitochondria deep in the brain? Animal studies are providing interesting clues. People with bipolar ...

borderline personality disorder Bipolar not otherwise specified Rapid (days) alternation between manic and depressive symptoms without manic, mixed, or major depressive episodes; may include ...

First-degree, full relatives of people with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia had a 3–4% risk of developing the other disorder, whereas the corresponding risk in half siblings was 1.5–2%.

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 ...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronically recurring condition involving moods that swing between the highs of mania and the lows of depression. Depression is by far the ...

In October 2024, as the U.S. presidential election approached, a rumor spread alleging that Democratic vice presidential ...

Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with ...

Bipolar disorder can, in fact, affect the eyes. You may notice enlarged pupils, tired-looking eyes, or unusual gaze patterns. Changes are typically due to rapid and intense changes in mood.

Bipolar disorder can lead to risky behavior, damaged relationships and careers, and even suicidal tendencies if it's not treated. Doctors don't completely understand the causes of bipolar disorder.

Researchers investigate chromatin conformational and epigenomic reorganization during the development of the prefrontal ...

Her parents got her into mental health treatment, and when she was 10, a psychiatrist diagnosed her with bipolar disorder. The meds he prescribed made her sleepy and caused tremors and body pains.

Genomic analysis of specific and shared causal variants between bipolar disorder I (BD-I) and epilepsy. (A) Venn plot shows the number of specific and shared causal variants between BD-I and epilepsy.