Scientists have pinpointed nearly 300 "hotspots" in the human genome that may increase the risk of bipolar disorder. In the largest study of its kind to date, an international research team conducted ...

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings ...

Bipolar disorder affects 40-50 million people globally, with genetic heritability between 60-80%, and can be triggered by both positive and negative life events, including promotions or new ...

“All the clinicians were concerned about how I was doing,” she says. It’s essential to get psychiatric care as soon as possible, preferably before hypomania escalates to mania. For safety, a ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD The terms "mania" and "manic episode" are characterized by high energy, excitement, ...