There are two main types of bipolar disorder: bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Both bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 both cause intense mood swings and energy fluctuations. However, the biggest difference is that ...

Is the differentiation between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder an accurate one? The author suggests that alternative approaches to classification of bipolar disorder may provide a more useful ...

Do you know what bipolar disorder involves? Are you sure? Psychiatrist David Medina helps separates the myths from the facts.

That’s because Pierse has bipolar II, which means her “up,” or manic, periods aren’t as extreme as those in people who have bipolar I. Even if it’s not as immediately recognizable ...

Biohaven's NDA for Troriluzole was accepted by the FDA, potentially leading to approval in Q3 2025. Click here to find out ...

Bipolar II Hypomania (4 days) One or more episodes required (2 weeks) Completed suicide in 10% to 15%, school/occupational failure, divorce Substance abuse or dependence, anorexia nervosa ...

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults ...

They also found different genetic signals between subtypes I and II. Self-reported samples showed more genetic overlap with bipolar disorder type II as well as other psychiatric disorders such as ...

New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

People with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it's possible to live a full and ...