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 ...

These two disorders share many features, making proper diagnosis a challenge. Treatment providers must be aware that some ...

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 ...

People with bipolar I disorder have had at least one manic episode preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive ...

Celebrities who have opened up about their bipolar diagnosis remind us that no matter how privileged a life may seem, managing this condition requires commitment to daily practices. Simple tools like ...

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

Bipolar disorders are currently divided into 4 entities: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified, as described in the fourth edition of the ...

In this 2-part podcast series, NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth guides discussions on bipolar disorder that offer insights from individuals, family members and mental health professionals.

The following is a summary of “Social cognition in bipolar I and II disorders: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatry by Zhang et al.

People with bipolar disorder may be at a higher risk of developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but neither condition directly causes the other.

Mood stability is possible with bipolar. Sometimes, it takes a bit of trial and error; other times, it may require a new way of thinking. Here are some of the most common reasons for inconsistency ...

Introduction Bipolar disorder (BD) is a severe mental health disorder that affects 2% of the adult population. Individuals with this disorder are at a higher risk for morbidity and functional ...