These newer agents appear to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder, especially for those patients with rapid cycling, dysphoric or mixed mania, or neurologic abnormalities.

Edward Scolnick led the development of dozens of medicines while at Merck. His current mission pits him against time and the ...

Since a schizophrenia drug, the first in decades with an innovative mechanism of action, gained US regulatory approval in ...

Understanding bipolar disorder goes beyond its diagnostic checklist to the everyday symptoms that shape each individual’s experience. Getty Images Bipolar ...

Bipolar disorders are currently divided into 4 entities: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified, as described in the fourth edition of the ...

involving a combination of medications, therapy, and other interventions if needed. Treatment for bipolar disorder is still a developing field. And some of the go-to medications for regulating ...

“Understanding the differences between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is crucial for effective treatment,” says Harold Hong, MD, a psychiatrist and the medical director of New Waters ...