The main differences between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 are the severity of manic episodes, and whether or not someone ...

Imagine wading through severe depression for years, taking medication after medication, with no relief. Now, envision discovering that what you were facing was not major depression but bipolar ...

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 ...

An imbalance in the gut microbiome has been found to contribute to inflammation, immune system dysfunction and the production of harmful metabolites.

Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a rare mental health condition that displays characteristics of bipolar disorder and ...

SYNLAB and ALCEDIAG recently launched the first blood test to assist in mental health diagnosis in France. The test is aimed at differentiating bipolar disorders from depression. The news may be ...

Psychiatrists are adopting a novel approach to uncover the causes of bipolar depression, with the illness now being viewed not just as a mood disorder but as a metabolic disturbance that can be ...

The researcher’s algorithim can spot if a person with Bipolar Disorder is at high risk of suicide based on physical differences in their genetic makeup.

Depression is a mental illness, and support for depression can improve emotions, thoughts, and well-being. A new guideline ...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) appears to be far more effective than algorithm-based drug therapy for treatment-resistant bipolar depression in what is believed to be the first randomized, controlled ...

A former Los Angeles Angels official has testified that an employee convicted of providing drugs leading to the death of one ...