Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly.

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The medication tamoxifen, best known as a treatment for breast cancer, dramatically reduces symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder more quickly than many standard medications for the mental ...

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 ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

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 ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives, according to the ...