Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly.

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes significant and sudden changes in mood that involve episodes of mania and sometimes depression. There is no cure for bipolar disorder, so ...

Dr. Kennedy answers the question: 'Success Of Lithium For Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: How effective is lithium in treating various stages of bipolar disorder, and is it best only for ...

"Horse-assisted therapy is a powerful, effective treatment option for those who find traditional talk therapy intimidating. It's a great option for children, adolescents, men, women, couples and ...

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A new study identifies specific brain regions involved in treatment response in bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD), potentially paving the way for more targeted treatment.

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity.

It used to be called manic depression in an effort to capture the swing of emotions from intense manic highs to the lowest of lows. Today it’s called bipolar disorder, another way to describe a mental ...

Herbal or natural supplements, such as St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), have not been well studied, and little is known about their effects on bipolar disorder. Because the FDA does not ...

"Women who come to Timberline Knolls for residential treatment of an addiction are provided with far more than just increased understanding about the addiction process and techniques to help in their ...