Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share symptoms but are distinct. Learn how to tell them apart and why ...

Because no therapeutic regimen for bipolar disorder is curative, the primary goals of therapy are: (1) to treat the acute mania, (2) to treat acute depression, (3) to prevent recurrent depression ...

In most cases, bipolar disorder requires long-term treatment with mood stabilizers, such as lithium, to help regulate your moods, as well as antipsychotics. Doctors may prescribe other medications ...

Supporting someone with bipolar disorder means offering stability, consistency, and practical help through mood shifts. In manic phases, maintain a calm environment to avoid overstimulation, and ...

Bipolar Disorder Day was observed in the state capital on Monday to raise awareness about this mental health condition, focusing on symptoms, treatment, and early intervention. A screening and ...

Bipolar disorder is not a life sentence but a manageable condition. Experts stress the importance of awareness, early ...

Finding the right balance requires a psychiatrist who is patient and willing to fine-tune medications to support both mood stability and quality sleep. While sleep challenges are common for those with ...

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between rare loss-of-function variants in two genes and bipolar disorder.