Bipolar Disorder News

A new study examines why many with bipolar disorder tend to stop taking their prescribed medications.

Investigators found that among bipolar patients who fail to respond to standard treatments, ECT can be a lifesaver, preventing out-of-control mood swings and dramatically lowering suicide risk.

Carey is now in therapy and taking medication for the mental health condition.

Study found an hour in front of a light box helped ease depressive symptoms

Almost half of those with the disorder attempt suicide and up to 20 percent succeed

Research review suggests strong link with emotional abuse

Researchers add the effect was small, and study did not prove cause and effect

Researcher calls delay a 'lost opportunity' for treatment

Lower rates of self-harm, accidental injury seen

New study finds anxiety could be a third emotional state highly connected to the condition

Patients, doctors should discuss possible risk factors, experts say

Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness

Scans found evidence of less connection between areas that control emotion, motivation and memory

Smartphone device uses voice analysis for early warning, researchers report

The FDA has approved the first generic versions of the drugs Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydus for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has been treated for bipolar disorder, her publicist has confirmed.

Bipolar disorder affects 2.4% of adults worldwide, but less than half in middle and lower income countries report the use of mental health services for treatment, according to a new study.

The FDA warned today that the prescription drug Lamictal, which is used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis.

A single injection of the anesthetic ketamine provides relief from bipolar depression in as little as 40 minutes, a small study shows.

About one in three people diagnosed with major depression may actually have bipolar disorder, researchers report.

Researchers say many people with bipolar disorder have high rates of other medical conditions, such as migraines, obesity, epilepsy, and high blood pressure.

Last year the FDA warned of increased suicide risk in patients treated with epilepsy drugs for bipolar disorder. But a new study finds fewer suicides in treated patients.

The FDA has approved a new drug called Saphris to treat schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder in adults.

The largest study ever to track bipolar disorder and schizophrenia within families offers evidence that the two psychiatric disorders share a common genetic cause.

Children who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder can continue to suffer from the disease as they develop into young adults.