Diagnosing bipolar disorder can be difficult. While it is not hard to distinguish between its two characteristic phases—the high spirits of mania and the low spirits of depression—it is challenging to ...

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression (i.e., low mood and a loss of interest in everyday activities) and mania (i.e., a state in which arousal ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

People diagnosed with bipolar disorder frequently experience overlapping symptoms of borderline personality disorder, and new ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that bipolar disorder is now the third most common mental health concern in the U.S. Bipolar disorder is often described as a ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Despite a few similar symptoms, bipolar disorder is not a type of personality disorder. However, it may be misdiagnosed as one, or you can have both. Bipolar disorder is considered a type of mood ...

My specialties include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction, alongside other mental health challenges. Everyone is the author of their own story, and I am here to guide you on ...

Caplyta (lumateperone) was approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in 2019 and for depressive episodes linked to bipolar I or bipolar II disorder (bipolar depression) in 2021. Caplyta can be used ...