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 ...

People with Bipolar I disorder have full-blown manic attacks and deep, paralyzing depressions. A World Health Organization survey found the prevalence rate of bipolar I disorder to be 0.6 percent.

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 ...

Of the bipolar patients I've worked with over the years, it's the type 2 that stood out for self-injury and suicidal activity, and there's research backing that this isn't isolated to the people I ...

The Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Diabetes Risk According to a meta-analysis of 49 studies, individuals with bipolar disorder have a 2 to 3 times higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared ...

Bipolar suggests only two. But the concept of a bipolar spectrum disorder is changing the way we think about and treat the ...

Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your next steps? Do you seek evidence? And if so, what ...