A new study of adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder has found structural and functional differences in the brains of those with the disorder who have attempted suicide and those who have ...

The piece below is adapted from a Q&A with Dr. Robert M.A. Hirschfeld that originally appeared in the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation's January 2016 Quarterly publication. Dr. Robert M.A.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves over time. People with ...

If you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, you may be exploring treatment options to help manage symptoms. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in mood, energy, and ...

Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, ...

Rapper Kanye West said Monday that an undiagnosed brain injury played a role in his “poor judgement and reckless behavior” witnessed by the public. “Bipolar disorder comes with its own defense system.

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that chronic cannabis use may not be associated with cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder, contrasting with its effects on ...

Treatment for bipolar disorder typically begins with your primary care doctor, but it often involves specialized care from mental health professionals for more effective management. Bipolar disorder ...