Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by dramatic mood episodes that include mania or hypomania. These “high” moods alternate with periods of depression. People who ...

"With bipolar medications, some are fast-acting and can take effect in a matter of hours or days," says Naomi Torres-Mackie, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital in ...

Bipolar disorder is commonly associated with dramatic mood swings — from extreme highs to deep lows. However, mental health experts say the early signs are often far more subtle, making the condition ...

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD's Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. Bipolar disorder is a condition ...

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On average, people start to show symptoms of bipolar disorder at age 25. However, the mental health condition can affect people of all ages — including teenagers and children. It is a misconception ...

Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a complex mental health disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression, alongside symptoms of schizophrenia. There are two types of schizoaffective ...

With Kanye West's most recent bipolar episode still dominating the news, many of you may be asking yourself, what are the signs that someone is suffering from bipolar disorder? What should I look out ...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature deaths in patients with bipolar disorder worldwide. In a novel study in young adults (aged 20-45) with bipolar disorder researchers were able ...

Treatment for bipolar disorder can be highly effective for reducing the frequency and duration of mood episodes. But because treatment often combines multiple medications and includes psychotherapy, ...