People with bipolar disorder may be at a higher risk of developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), but neither condition directly causes the other.

The exact mechanism of action of VPA remains unclear. Some data suggest that the drug may be a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist, acting directly or indirectly by enhancing GABA receptor ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

During that year, he attempted to take his life twice, but he was not diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder until age 26. “Growing up and being in sports so intensely — it’s like having endorphins ...

Lithium side effects may include diarrhea, rash, hair thinning, weight gain, and more. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, a condition that involves episodes of depression, ...

But there’s a legitimate reason for my latency: I have severe bipolar disorder, and until recently, full commitment to anyone else seemed beyond my capacity. I was otherwise engaged—with my ...