Bipolar I disorder is the most severe and is defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days. Manic episodes are extreme increases in energy or euphoria on one side, or feeling depressed or ...

People with bipolar disorder - characterized by extreme mood swings - are 6 times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those ...

Carrie Fisher’s candid reflections offer wisdom, humor, and hope for anyone navigating bipolar disorder. Recognized everywhere as the iconic Princess Leia and celebrated as a prolific author ...

A multi-ancestry genome-wide study of 158,036 people with bipolar disorder and 2,796,499 control individuals identified 298 genomic regions associated with the disease. Variations in 36 genes were ...

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson, host of the new CBS late-night show, “After Midnight,” launching in early 2024, is open about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder in an Netflix special. “Being ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by severe mood swings. Learn more about its symptoms, causes and treatments in our expert guide.

Out of the 47,018 people with bipolar disorder, 3300 or 7% of them died. At their time of death, their average age was 50 years. Around 65% of these deaths were among men.

How a Psychologist Confronted Her Own Bipolar Disorder When Kay Redfield Jamison, author of “Fires in the Dark,” had a manic episode early in her career, she had to face hard truths about her ...