Tobacco was negatively associated with BD relapse while cannabis may have a more indirect effect on symptomology and the course of illness.

The swell of people labeled bipolar, according to recent research, appears to be continuing. Today there are about 3.3 million Americans with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.

One mental health condition can make it harder for your body to deal with high temperatures. A review published in the ...

Autoimmune diseases, especially in women, are associated with nearly a twofold increased risk for affective disorders, new ...

People with an autoimmune disease have almost twice the risk of developing an affective disorder, which includes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. The findings ...

Advocate for yourself. Bipolar disorder is treatable with medications and therapy. Even if it isn’t bipolar, it’s important to find out what is going on. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) overlaps significantly with bipolar symptoms, with features like distractibility, impulsivity, and excessive energy present in both conditions.

Today is World Bipolar Day. According to Mental Health America, an estimated 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness. A person with bipolar disorder can ...

Bipolar disorder with anxious distress is a specifier that’s added when you have symptoms of anxiety and fear. Bipolar ...

2. Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder I experienced undiagnosed psychotic symptoms from age 19 to 31, when I was finally diagnosed ...