As many as one in five people being treated for depression in primary care could have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, according to researchers. Subscribe today to access over 6,000 peer-reviewed ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Patients with bipolar disorder have the lowest risk of re-admission to hospital if treated with lithium, according to Swedish researchers, who said it should remain the “first line treatment”.

How can psychiatrists help with bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition marked by significant fluctuations in mood, including episodes of mania—characterized by ...

There are several types of bipolar disorder. This mental health condition causes extreme mood swings, with emotional highs (mania) and emotional lows (depression). Your mood may seem neutral at times ...

A few year back, I went to a new nurse practitioner for a medication adjustment for my bipolar II disorder. I went through an intake questionnaire. I listed my stressors: I was under extra pressure at ...

Bipolar I disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme ups and downs in mood and energy. You might hear it called “manic-depressive disorder” or “manic depression,” which are older terms ...