Even with treatment and stability, bipolar episodes can come back. Here’s how to spot the signs and strengthen your prevention plan. Doctors never talked to Elly L. about “relapse.” Although she was ...

Bipolar episodes can occur at random, but they’re often associated with specific circumstances. By identifying these thoughts, feelings, and events, you can learn to better manage situations that are ...

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 ...

One of the tougher parts about living with bipolar disorder is that you can be going about your life, functioning pretty well, when a manic or depressive episode suddenly gets triggered. “Those ...

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Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of ...

Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...

Nearly one year after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, Gucci Mane detailed how being undiagnosed ...