Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...

Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes unusual mood swings, ranging from extreme highs (known as manic episodes) to extreme lows (called depressive episodes). There are three types ...

Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field ...

Like many people, Joscelyn Guzman knew what it was like to be depressed. For much of her life, she had been shown compassion and empathy whenever she spoke about her struggles with depression — that ...

Kanye West took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal on Monday to apologize for his past antisemitism, saying his public outbursts were due to manic episodes from his bipolar disorder. “My ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Antipsychotics are far more effective than mood stabilizers in tackling acute manic episodes, researchers found, and Eli Lilly's Zyprexa, Johnson & Johnson's Risperdal and generic ...

Bipolar disorder is a complicated mental health condition that can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. Hypomanic episodes, one key aspect of the condition, can be especially tough to pick up on.

Mania is a state of elevated energy, mood, and behavior that most often occurs in individuals with bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or those who have taken certain medications or drugs.

People who experience manic episodes often describe the sense of being overwhelmed by the intensity of life. This can interfere with careful and thoughtful deliberation, replacing it with impulsive ...