Typically, patients are misdiagnosed with unipolar depression because patients with bipolar disorder actually spend most of their year in a depressive episode. So, when they present their primary ...

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

Bipolar disorder is a biochemical, genetic and environmental mood disorder that includes episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. “It is important to understand that ...

Clues to the source Elucidating the brain mechanisms underlying bipolar disorders could change the nature of diagnosis, which until now has relied on patients' self-reporting of symptoms ...

Clear communication and personalized care plans enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatment for type 2 inflammatory conditions. Utilizing tailored educational resources ensures ...

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.

As with any disorder, some diagnosable people are never seen by a clinician. And many patients who wind up with the label of bipolar disorder are initially misdiagnosed with unipolar depression.

A group of 309 subjects, including bipolar disorder patients, offspring of bipolar disorder patients (with and without subthreshold symptoms), non-bipolar disorder offspring with subthreshold ...

After interviewing for medical school across Canada, I am asked to re-interview at Dalhousie University because, I am told, my first attempt “was completely discordant from the letters about your ...

Yet those same fans likely know that Roan struggles with bipolar II disorder, which she says makes it difficult for her to regulate her emotions and navigate her newfound success. “Things have ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a debilitating mental illness characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one's physical appearance. Patients with BDD often have ...

October 26, 2024 • College students often use posters to help spruce up their dorm. At the University of Chicago, they get a chance to borrow works by prominent artists for a year.