In his teens and early 20s, Tyler Adolfo showed an ability to communicate effectively. A local newspaper in Massachusetts published a front-page story about his success in a speech contest. He won his ...

Changes in daylight and circadiam rhythm can trigger manic episodes. A therapist shared the warning signs, and how sleep and structure help mitigate symptoms. Ushering in warmer weather and brighter ...

Like many people, Joscelyn Guzman knew what it was like to be depressed. For much of her life, she had been shown compassion and empathy whenever she spoke about her struggles with depression — that ...

Research is ongoing to better predict manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder to help support treatment. Learn more about some of the most common methods and tools. Bipolar disorder is a ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes unusual mood swings, ranging from extreme highs (known as manic episodes) to extreme lows (called depressive episodes). There are three types ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronically recurring condition involving moods that swing between the highs of mania and the lows of depression. Depression is by far the most ...

Most patients with mania responded to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a Swedish population-based study found. Among 571 individuals who were in a manic episode, 482 (84.4%) responded to treatment ...

Psychiatrists say money and sex can be tools of manic episodes. Feb. 15, 2012— -- One of New York City's wealthiest men went on a manic five-day spending spree, reportedly buying more than $20 ...

Symptoms, warning signs, and early treatment for young adults with bipolar disorder. Exploring the symptoms, warning signs, and early treatment options for adolescents and young adults with bipolar ...