What causes bipolar disorder? Part 1 of a 5-part series explores how genes and epigenetics drive bipolarity, and what this ...

Understanding what drives impulsivity and its real-life consequences can help you recognize warning signs and make more thoughtful decisions. Key Takeaways Everyone has impulsive tendencies at times.

This is the first in a 5-part series on what actually causes bipolar — starting with genes and epigenetics. What causes bipolar? Research is bringing us closer to understanding that question, with ...

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Antipsychotic medications are a mainstay of bipolar disorder treatment, but for some people, these drugs come with the side effect of tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary, ...

New studies spotlight a sweat-based lithium monitor, how mood stabilizers affect thinking, and first-of-its-kind research on perinatal mood in fathers living with bipolar. Lithium sensor photo credit: ...

For many adults living with bipolar disorder, the answer is to enter a residential treatment center for continued, whole-person care. Residential treatment is a type of mental health care that ...

Tardive dyskinesia affects hundreds of thousands of people, yet it often goes unrecognized. The symptoms can be easy to overlook at first — a subtle lip twitch, a slight hand movement, or a bit of ...

Actor, writer, director, and acclaimed stand-up comic Cameron Esposito has never been one to shy away from hard truths. But in Four Pills — a new comedy special written and directed by Esposito, now ...

When someone you care about seems unusually self-focused, grandiose, dismissive, or unable to see how their behavior affects others, it can be painful and confusing — especially when bipolar disorder ...

Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just in managing symptoms alongside a full life but also in navigating the complexities of the mental health care system. Mental health ...

Mood shifts come with the territory of bipolar disorder. But sometimes, you can sense them before they fully arrive. Whether it’s an upswing into mania or a downturn into depression — which can show ...