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 ...

The approval of medicines called second-generation antipsychotics has allowed bipolar I and some conditions that come with it to be treated. A person who has bipolar I disorder can go through various ...

Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are two conditions that have many differences between them. A class of medicines called antipsychotics can be used to treat both conditions but may cause unwanted ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition estimated to affect between 1% and 3% of people worldwide. Its main symptoms ...

Nearly 5 million Americans navigate the complex challenges of bipolar I disorder daily, facing dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows that can derail careers, relationships and ...

“Lizzie McGuire” and “Revenge of the Nerds” star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, with his family confirming that he took his own life amid a battle with bipolar disorder. “We want people ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their stories.

Uzedy administered once every 2 months is not recommended for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Uzedy ® (risperidone extended-release ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

It’s been a busy week for the cast of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac. In addition to baby news, there have been two confirmed exits (Candiace Dillard-Bassett and Robyn Dixon, with the latter ...

Bipolar disorder has been linked to accelerated biological aging, with increased risks of all-cause mortality and suicide. A retrospective study from Taiwan suggested that bipolar II disorder was ...