Mental health forms a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many conditions remain undiagnosed or misunderstood.
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings ...
People with bipolar I disorder have had at least one manic episode preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive ...
Bipolar disorder affects 40-50 million people globally, with genetic heritability between 60-80%, and can be triggered by both positive and negative life events, including promotions or new ...
People with bipolar disorder may be at a higher risk of developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but neither condition directly causes the other.
Family, friends, and doctors might not always recognize the extent of our thinking challenges. Enhancing our self-awareness is crucial to ensure our treatment plans effectively tackle these cognitive ...
Alcohol use can worsen symptoms of depression, mania, or hypomania if you have bipolar disorder. Understanding what alcohol does to your condition and discussing it with your doctor can help you ...