Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyD Bipolar 1 causes mania, while bipolar 2 leads to hypomania and depression.You can use medications and psychotherapy to help manage symptoms for bipolar 1 and ...

Upon being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the age of 24, Charlotte, a budding singer-songwriter, wasn't particularly angry, upset, or surprised. Her first thought after hearing the news? That ...

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 ...

An overview of how genetics associated with schizophrenia and bipolar can influence how cells communicate, ultimately ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Two months before Charita Cole Brown was supposed to graduate from college — and about two years ...

These weight loss and diabetes meds are raising hopes — and questions — in the bipolar community. Here’s what to know before trying them. Key Takeaways GLP-1 agonists (GLP-1s), a class of medications ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Trisha Suppes, MD, ...

To date, research on bipolar disorder and postpartum illness typically focuses on bipolar I and psychosis. According to a recent study by Sharma, Burt and Ritchie (Am J Psychiatry 2009), bipolar ...

Gordon revealed during Part 3 of the RHOP Season 8 reunion on April 14 that approximately two-and-a-half years ago, he was diagnosed with Bipolar 1. "What I began to realize is that as early as my ...

But for a portion of pregnant and postpartum women who screen positive for depression, the true diagnosis is something else. Around 1 in 5 women initially diagnosed with postpartum depression will ...