Cognitive dysfunction is a core trait of bipolar disorder. That's a short assertion bursting at the seams with nuance and caveat. For starters, what causes this core trait? The consensus had been that ...

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 ...

In his teens and early 20s, Tyler Adolfo showed an ability to communicate effectively. A local newspaper in Massachusetts published a front-page story about his success in a speech contest. He won his ...

Dealing with a manic episode can cause intense distress. However, planning and treatment can help a person cope with and manage symptoms of mania. Mania is a symptom of various mental health ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes unusual mood swings, ranging from extreme highs (known as manic episodes) to extreme lows (called depressive episodes). There are three types ...

After Ye pulled out a full-page newspaper ad to apologize for his previous antisemitic comments, the rapper is doubling down and attempting to assure the public that it's not a PR stunt. Ye, formerly ...

In research using patient medical records, investigators from Johns Hopkins and Sheppard Pratt Health System report that people with serious mental disorders who were hospitalized for mania were more ...

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Ye, also known as Kanye West, opened up about his mental health struggles after hitting a “rock bottom” following a period of prolonged manic episodes. The ...

Manic episodes are a hallmark of bipolar disorder, characterized by an elevated mood, increased energy, and heightened activity levels. Understanding the duration of these episodes is crucial for ...