The guidelines generated by the International Consensus Group on Bipolar I Depression are an interesting, important, and useful compilation of the clinical research on bipolar depression. They will ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

Nearly 5 million Americans navigate the complex challenges of bipolar I disorder daily, facing dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows that can derail careers, relationships and ...

Three new studies shed light on bipolar disorder, showing that certain lingering symptoms between episodes can significantly impair daily life, early trauma may alter brain wiring in unique ways, and ...

The young adult's guide to bipolar depression. Russ Federman, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., is in full-time private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia specializing in psychotherapy with individuals having ...

Bipolar symptoms include depression, fatigue, impulsivity, and moments of high energy. Signs of bipolar disorder can vary in frequency and intensity depending on if you have type 1 or 2. Bipolar ...

Bipolar I disorder is a mental health condition. The defining characteristic of bipolar I disorder is episodes of mania that last at least 1 week. People with bipolar I disorder — also known as type 1 ...

It would be nice if there were a simple answer to the question — or even a blood test, MRI, or brain scan — to determine bipolar disorder. We're not there yet. What we do have is a set of symptoms ...

Bipolar disorder does not affect a person’s intelligence. However, it may impact the way a person thinks and behaves. Studies also suggest that having high intelligence may increase a person’s risk of ...