Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that was previously called manic depressive psychosis or manic depression. The condition is typically characterized by a mood that "swings" from a depressive state where an individual may feel down and lethargic to a manic phase that may cause them to feel hyperactive and jittery.

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Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder.

18 Apr 2024

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study reveals ketamine's potent anti-inflammatory effects on neurological disorders, showing promise for treating major depressive disorder through modulation of neuroimmune pathways.

15 Apr 2024

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Inside the brains of people with psychosis, two key systems are malfunctioning: a "filter" that directs attention toward important external events and internal thoughts, and a "predictor" composed of pathways that anticipate rewards.

13 Apr 2024

Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism

Researchers show how mutations of gene transcription and chromatin regulation-related genes cause autism.

9 Apr 2024

Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis

A new study suggests that children who felt lonely for more than 6 months before the age of 12 are more likely to experience an episode of psychosis than children who did not, with women more affected than men.

9 Apr 2024

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Review uncovers that psychobiotics may offer supportive treatment for depression by restoring gut microbiome balance and positively influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis, which is crucial for mental health and well-being.

8 Apr 2024

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

A new study found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more children and adolescents who needed a psychiatric admission, as well as an increase in severe conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness

For people living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, standard treatment with antipsychotic medications can be a double-edged sword.

1 Apr 2024

For-profit companies open psychiatric hospitals in areas clamoring for care

A for-profit company has proposed turning a boarded-up former nursing home here into a psychiatric hospital, joining a national trend toward having such hospitals owned by investors instead of by state governments or nonprofit health systems.

1 Apr 2024

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries announces a groundbreaking research paper submitted to eLife.

26 Mar 2024

Prenatal topiramate exposure not associated with increased autism risk among children

Topiramate—an antiseizure medication prescribed to treat epilepsy as well as migraines and bipolar disorder—does not appear to increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children exposed to it prenatally, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

21 Mar 2024

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study shows – giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.

18 Mar 2024

INTEGRA supports the next generation of synthetic biologists

INTEGRA Biosciences awarded 3 PIPETBOY acu 2 serological pipette controllers to the 2023 iGEM Competition team at Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU_BS) to aid their pioneering research into lithium therapy toxicity testing.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 8 Mar 2024

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

A new approach to menopause that better prepares and supports women during midlife is needed – going beyond medical treatments, to empower women using high-quality information on symptoms and treatments, empathic clinical care and workplace adjustments as required, says a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

6 Mar 2024

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

The genetic basis of anxiety disorders, identify genetic loci, and calculate polygenic risk scores for anxiety.

20 Feb 2024

Sleep-circadian disturbances can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders

Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence.

19 Feb 2024

Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses

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31 Jan 2024

Cerebellum plays key role in exercise-induced anxiety relief

"Only exercise can remove all kinds of doubts," Goethe said. Physical exercise is the lubricant between the body and the mind.

31 Jan 2024

Specialist support helps new moms with severe mental illness reduce relapse risk

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, and in partnership with the University of Exeter and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, has found that women with a history of severe mental illness face a lower risk of relapse after giving birth in regions where they have access to a community perinatal mental health team (CPMHT).

23 Jan 2024

Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

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Bipolar Disorder Interventions

Bipolar Disorder Counseling

Intermittent Explosive Disorder Causes

Latest Bipolar Disorder News and Research

Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

Ketamine's rapid impact on depression linked to immune system pathways

Study finds dysfunction of key brain systems in people with psychosis

Researchers elucidate how gene mutation mechanism causes autism

Study shows association between childhood loneliness and first-episode psychosis

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

Ketogenic diet can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness

For-profit companies open psychiatric hospitals in areas clamoring for care

Study identifies brain energy metabolism dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders

Prenatal topiramate exposure not associated with increased autism risk among children

Study examines oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with mental health disorders

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

INTEGRA supports the next generation of synthetic biologists

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

Sleep-circadian disturbances can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders

Pioneering repository aims to raise visibility and awareness about people with mental illnesses

Cerebellum plays key role in exercise-induced anxiety relief

Specialist support helps new moms with severe mental illness reduce relapse risk

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Bipolar Disorder

Overview

Feature Articles

Bipolar Disorder Interventions

Bipolar Disorder Counseling

Intermittent Explosive Disorder Causes

Latest Bipolar Disorder News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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