Cyclothymia Investigators sought to determine the differences between youth with cyclothymic disorder and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified. Youth with cyclothymic disorder show few differences ...

Therapists don't tell their patients what to do; they help them illuminate and explore their options. Most people have heard of bipolar disorder, marked by periods of alternating moods, which shift ...

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Understanding bipolar disorder goes beyond its diagnostic checklist to the everyday symptoms that shape each individual’s ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

When Natasha Tracy was 19, a psychiatrist diagnosed her with minor depression. “I knew this was wrong,” Tracy says. “He hadn’t listened to me. I was suffering from severe, suicidal depression.” In ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

Annually, March 30 is designated as World Bipolar Day. The day is set aside to raise awareness and understanding of bipolar disorders to reduce stigma and promote support for those affected. The word ...