Why your bipolar treatment may include multiple meds — and how to ensure each one still makes sense. Over several years of medical management of a chronic illness such as bipolar disorder, it is ...

Lithium or forms of lithium extended-release (Lithobid), a mood-stabilizing medication used for bipolar disorder, can improve symptoms during manic and mixed episodes, and is one of the primary ...

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 ...

When you take a bipolar medication, your body absorbs it into your bloodstream, where it works to lessen symptoms and stabilize your mood. Most people with bipolar disorder do better when they have a ...

World Bipolar Day, observed annually on March 30, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar disorder and promoting mental health understanding. The day encourages open ...

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BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder today announced the first public release of data from the ...

Misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder often stems from its presentation as depression and the clinical stigma associated with a diagnosis of mania.

The course of bipolar disorder differs between men and women. Women experience more depressive mixed or rapid cycling, so that means their manic episodes tend to be less severe and their depressive ...

When I’m providing therapy for people with bipolar disorder, one of the greatest concerns they have is losing their creative abilities. People with a bipolar condition adapt to mood swings by getting ...