There’s a persistent myth that bipolar disorder means you’re cheerful one minute and crying the next, flipping between emotions like a light switch throughout the day. The reality is far more complex ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric condition characterized by fluctuations in mood, energy levels, and cognitive functioning. It is recognized as a ...

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity. Researchers found distinct electrical firing patterns that could identify ...

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Jenifer Lewis is sharing a different side of what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes elevated mood swings between manic highs and depressive lows. Despite ...

In his teens and early 20s, Tyler Adolfo showed an ability to communicate effectively. A local newspaper in Massachusetts published a front-page story about his success in a speech contest. He won his ...

In a study published in Genome Research, a team of researchers, including Cornell College Assistant Professor of Biology Sophie Gillett, looked at regions of human genetic code that are known for ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. When you have bipolar disorder, you may wonder if it’s safe to ...

Gucci Mane is sharing his experience after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. In his book “Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man,” the 45-year-old rapper reveals the ...