New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

Scientists have pinpointed nearly 300 "hotspots" in the human genome that may increase the risk of bipolar disorder. In the ...

Do you know what bipolar disorder involves? Are you sure? Psychiatrist David Medina helps separates the myths from the facts.

Study published in Nature identifies nearly 300 genomic regions associated with bipolar disorder, and 36 key genes involved in the disease.

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

A new study, led by USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), will explore structural alterations in the brains of people with bipolar disorder (BD ... exist to ...

The following is a summary of “Pilot study of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder: a process evaluation,” published in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatry by Rigby et al. Bipolar disorder required ...

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 ...

If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete four annual in-person study visits consisting of cognitive assessments, blood draw, and an MRI scan, as well as to complete a ...

However, having PMS does not cause bipolar disorder. The two conditions require distinct approaches to diagnosis and treatment. However, the hormonal changes associated with PMS can worsen mood ...

In a post-hoc analysis, cariprazine seemed to be effective in treating both depressive and manic episodes of bipolar I disorder across age groups.