Bipolar 1 causes mania, while bipolar 2 leads to hypomania and depression. You can use medications and psychotherapy to help ...

Bipolar disorder refers to a group of complex mental health disorders that affects about 4.4% of all people in the US at some point in their lives — one of the highest rates globally. People with ...

It's a misconception that bipolar disorders are an up-down, up-down experience. The mood storms are more likely to be crashes into depression, and it's particularly so in bipolar II disorder. A ...

Bipolar II episodes typically last from a few days to several months, but with proper treatment, their duration can be significantly reduced and their intensity managed more effectively. Hypomanic ...

Mood fluctuations are common during normal daily life as a result of either stressful or pleasant events. However, severe and persistent mood swings that result in psychological distress and ...

FILE - JULY 28: It was reported that Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for depression at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, according to a statement released by the hospital July 28, ...

Of the bipolar patients I've worked with over the years, it's the type 2 that stood out for self-injury and suicidal activity, and there's research backing that this wasn't uniquely isolated to the ...