Patient Attitudes, Thoughts Matter Toward Next Bipolar Disorder Mood Swing, Says Study
What a patient with bipolar disorder says and thinks at this moment could, according to recent research, help identify when the patient’s next significant mood swing could happen. The research may help people understand more about what triggers a period of mania or other mood deviation, and help them manage them even better through targeted [...]
Stem Cells Offer Genetic Link to Better Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
Two years ago a study showed that there may be a genetic link to bipolar disorder. Scientists at the University at Michigan are analyzing the lines created from stem cells in the skin of human adults with bipolar disorder. They hope to gain insight into this mental condition and investigate the ways that some varied [...]
Afraid You Have Bipolar Disorder?
If you’re reading this article with a serious concern that you may have bipolar disorder, the first thing to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t worry needlessly. The second, and this is very important, is that if you are diagnosed as having bipolar disorder, it isn’t a death sentence and it’s certainly not the [...]
Hypersexual Behavior in Children May be a Relatively Unknown Indicator of Bipolar Disorder
Known for its dramatic mood swings, bipolar disorder is increasingly becoming recognized as a life-disrupting but treatable condition. The disorder – marked by periods of depression alternated with abnormally high moods – makes personal relationships, the workplace and social settings difficult. One often misunderstood symptom, hypersexuality, remains a relatively unknown indicator of bipolar disorder in [...]
