Precise changes in the connectivity between neurons caused by an imbalance of gut bacteria may help explain depressive ...

Euthymia is a state of living without mood disturbances commonly associated with bipolar disorder. While in a euthymic state, you typically have feelings of cheerfulness and tranquility, as well as an ...

Tiny lab-grown “mini brains” are no longer just a futuristic curiosity. By capturing the electrical chatter of neurons in a ...

The researchers found that organoids from people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder had different patterns in their ...

One of the more overlooked aspects of bipolar disorder is the potential for developing a degree of cognitive deficit as part of the illness. This omission reflects the reality that mainstream print ...

The condition may make it hard to maintain relationships and can disrupt one’s daily routine, including work or school. Myths and stereotypes about bipolar disorder abound, and the stigma attached to ...

These drugs are generally given during the agitated state of mania or depression, and some are also used specifically to treat bipolar depression (for example, Caplyta, Latuda, Seroquel, Symbyax, or ...

Parents often say a teen's mood changes from minute to minute. But mood changes are normal in adolescents. They're still developing effective ways to manage their feelings, says Kristin Francis, MD, a ...

It’s complicated to treat anxiety disorders in people with bipolar spectrum disorder. When Tom came to see me recently, he wanted help with his fear of driving. He is afraid to make left turns, so he ...

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which a person experiences drastic mood swings — from feeling elated, energetic, and risky to feeling sad and disinterested. These mood swings, called episodes ...

Bipolar I disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme ups and downs in mood and energy. You might hear it called “manic-depressive disorder” or “manic depression,” which are older terms ...