Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

The main differences between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 are the severity of manic episodes, and whether or not someone ...

Key points Three types of bipolar disorder are defined in modern psychiatric classification systems: bipolar I, bipolar II and cyclothymic disorder. Each subtype differs in type, severity, and ...

While borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share common symptoms like reckless behavior, there are a few key ...

In schizoaffective disorder, you’ll experience both mood episodes (mania, hypomania, or depression) and psychotic symptoms (hallucinations and delusions). The distinguishing factor is that to be ...

In the news or on social media, we hear the term “bipolar disorder” a lot. Whether it’s celebrities opening up about their diagnoses or an investigation finding that a person has struggled with the ...

An overview of how genetics associated with schizophrenia and bipolar can influence how cells communicate, ultimately ...

YouTube has become a favorite platform for many people with mental health problems. It is a place where they can share their ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. First I want to ...

But for a portion of pregnant and postpartum women who screen positive for depression, the true diagnosis is something else. Around 1 in 5 women initially diagnosed with postpartum depression will ...

In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot. Whether it's celebrities opening up about their diagnoses or an investigation finding that a person has struggled with the ...