Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that includes ... often reduced need for sleep – accompanied by episodes of major depression.

Elderly people who have symptoms of depression and moderate or severe joint pain tend to show faster cognitive decline, especially in the area of memory. This was shown by a study published in the ...

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal said his bipolar diagnosis is "not all doom and gloom", describing it as "part of who I am". He announced he was diagnosed with the mental health condition earlier ...

Moods in bipolar disorder vary between mania, hypomania, and depression. Mania is a state of elevated mood with a tendency to feel invincible and energetic and act impulsively. Hypomania is a ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can severely affect your day-to-day life if not treated properly. Symptoms can range from acute (short-term) mania to depression and depressive ...

A first-of-its-kind blood test that uses biomarkers to distinguish bipolar disorder from depression could slash the time it takes to get an accurate diagnosis from years to weeks, according to the ...

Researchers suggest that the lower rates of depression among married couples could be attributed to the exchange of social support, better access to economic resources, and a positive influence on ...

Adjunctive bright light therapy was associated with improved treatment response and remission rates among individuals with nonseasonal depression. Bright light therapy is an effective adjunctive ...

Our bloggers write on issues that reflect their experiences and knowledge of living with bipolar disorder and address a range of topics, including relationships, treatment, symptoms (mania, depression ...

Figuring out a mental health disorder can be a challenge, as many symptoms are shared by the various diagnoses. Depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder can all ...

To better treat and prevent depression, we need to understand more about the brains and bodies in which it occurs. Curiously, a handful of studies have identified links between depressive symptoms and ...