If your bipolar meds aren't effective, talk to your doctor about symptoms, side effects, and potential adjustments. Discover ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'What If I Refuse Bipolar Medications?' — -- Question: What if I choose not to use medications for bipolar disorder? Answer: Now one of our most challenging ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

The approval of medicines called second-generation antipsychotics has allowed bipolar I and some conditions that come with it to be treated. A person who has bipolar I disorder can go through various ...

When you take a bipolar medication, your body absorbs it into your bloodstream, where it works to lessen symptoms and stabilize your mood. Most people with bipolar disorder do better when they have a ...

Rates of bipolar disorder diagnoses have been rising for decades, causing concern among experts that the condition is overdiagnosed. Because bipolar disorder overlaps with other illnesses, ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major mental disorder, affecting 1% of the global population. Patients suffering from BD ...

For the first time, researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have identified the specific genetic ...

Well-intentioned comments can leave lasting scars. For people living with bipolar disorder, certain phrases—often said casually—can trigger pain, anger, sadness, and deep misunderstanding.

Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, ...