Changes in daylight and circadiam rhythm can trigger manic episodes. A therapist shared the warning signs, and how sleep and structure help mitigate symptoms. Ushering in warmer weather and brighter ...

Pharmacotherapy for early-onset bipolar disorder is one of the least studied areas of child and adolescent psychopharmacology. Although there are numerous well-controlled trials evaluating the safety ...

Most patients with mania responded to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a Swedish population-based study found. Among 571 individuals who were in a manic episode, 482 (84.4%) responded to treatment ...

Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

While mania’s bursts of excitement and productivity can be tempting for some, giving up such highs for stability can avert extreme, often risky peaks. Though challenging, pursuing balance is a crucial ...

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 ...

It’s easy to recognize depression – at least the kind we associate with slumped shoulders, feeling dead inside and crying. Depression shows on our faces like a book cover. But mania! Oh, mania! It can ...

Whether you live with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, you experience periods of depression. This can make it hard to tell them apart. But the bi-in bipolar means “two” because it has ...