A firsthand account of the mental, emotional, and physical toll of mixed states — and real-life tools for staying grounded. I started a new job four weeks ago, and I’m a mess. I’m deep into a mixed ...

Mixed episodes blend despair with impulsivity — an especially risky state that calls for careful attention. I recently wrote from a present perspective — as opposed to my standard past one — admitting ...

Each year, World Bipolar Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and deepen understanding of bipolar disorder, a condition affecting about 7 million adults in the United States. Bipolar I disorder ...

Bipolar patients with mania/mixed episodes who quit using cannabis do better than their counterparts who continue using the drug, new research shows. Investigators at the International Mood Disorders ...

Further, like the proposed ultradian bipolar disorder subtype, mixed episodes tend to be long-lasting and severe, rendering a poorer prognosis. Additionally, clouding the matter, it is possible that ...

What Is Bysanti, and Why Does It Matter? Bysanti (milsaperidone) is a new FDA-approved oral medicine for treating certain mental health conditions in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called ...

Bipolar episodes can occur at random, but they’re often associated with specific circumstances. By identifying these thoughts, feelings, and events, you can learn to better manage situations that are ...

The approval of medicines called second-generation antipsychotics has allowed bipolar I and other associated conditions to be treated. A person with bipolar I disorder can go through various mood ...

The World Health Organization reports that tens of millions of individuals across the globe are living with bipolar disorder. Despite that prevalence, many people still have misconceptions about ...

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 ...