Researchers have identified 36 genes linked to bipolar disorder. This is a key step towards understanding the genetic factors ...

There are two main types of bipolar disorder: bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Both bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 both cause intense mood swings and energy fluctuations. However, the biggest difference is that ...

According to research published in Nature on January 22nd, 2025, an international team of psychiatric genetics researchers ...

while bipolar disorder type 2 includes episodes of hypomania (a less severe form of mania) and depression. Despite the prevalence of bipolar disorder, it can take an average of eight years to get a ...

and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — go hand in hand with bipolar disorder. Because of overlapping diagnostic criteria, sometimes it can be challenging to identify the root cause of ...

Bipolar II Hypomania (4 days) One or more episodes required (2 weeks) Completed suicide in 10% to 15%, school/occupational failure, divorce Substance abuse or dependence, anorexia nervosa, bulimia ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and ...

In the largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder to date, an international team of psychiatric genetics researchers has ...

Both conditions involve shifts in mood. However, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is related to your menstrual cycle, and bipolar disorder episodes can operate independently of your cycle. Bipolar ...