Bipolar Disorder : Science World Report

Oct 22, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Childhood Hardships Increase The Risk For Bipolar Disorder

A new study revealed that adults who suffered from being abused as a child have an increased risk of developing the disorder.

Sep 19, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Teens With Bipolar Disorder At Higher Risk Of Drugs, Alcohol Abuse Later In Life

Bipolar teens are at risk in engaging in substance abuse in their adulthood, according to a study.

Jan 20, 2016 11:01 PM EST

Bipolar Disorder: Depression, Anxiety Common In Patients With Higher Stress Levels

New studies examine observations in older bipolar patients who show decreased activity in the hormone system that's responsible for the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol. According to a new dissertation by researchers at Umea University in Sweden, this could increase the levels of depression ...

Jan 05, 2016 06:47 PM EST

Changes In Brain Connectivity May Prevent The Development Of Bipolar Disorder

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that changes in brain wiring may help avert the onset of developing bipolar disorder in some patients.

Dec 28, 2015 08:04 PM EST

13 Inherited Traits Linked To Severe Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have identified 13 inherited traits linked to severe bipolar disorder, including issues with sleep, wake and cycle activities.

Dec 15, 2015 05:54 PM EST

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Linked To Gene Variant

A gene variant has been linked to both psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in those with bipolar disorder, according to a recent study.

Aug 11, 2015 07:27 PM EDT

Bipolar Disorder Often Misdiagnosed For Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

New findings published in the Journal of Proteome Research examine how to tell the difference between major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder. Researchers note how the two are very commonly misdiagnosed.

Aug 11, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

Robin Williams' Death: Reflections On Bipolar Disorder

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the unforgettable actor and comedian's death, Robin Williams.

May 06, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

Depression, Bipolar Disorder Might Make Your Thinking 'Fuzzy'

Issues stemming from certain mental illnesses can cause fuzzy thinking, according to recent findings published in the journal Brain. Researchers found that it was not uncommon for people with depression or bipolar disorder even to complain that their thinking had become less sharp, with brain scans ...

Mar 13, 2015 05:44 PM EDT