Daily Archives: October 22, 2016

Your support can make a difference to a friend or family member who has bipolar disorder. Small gestures count. One of the simplest things you can start with is to try to accept them — and their condition — just … Continue reading →

Bipolar disorder may raise the risk of suicide. Mania and depression, the hallmarks of bipolar disorder, can be dangerous. During a manic phase, a person with bipolar disorder may be reckless. In about half of cases, people with mania can … Continue reading →

What Are Mixed Episodes in Bipolar Disorder? Mixed features refers to the presence of high and low symptoms occurring at the same time, or as part of a single episode, in people experiencing an episode of mania or depression. In … Continue reading →

Treatment for bipolar depression has come a long way from the days (not so long ago) when patients were given sedatives and medications with numerous side effects. Today, mood stabilizing drugs are a mainstay treatment for bipolar disorder. Doctors may … Continue reading →

How Is Depression Diagnosed? Although very common, depression is often ignored or misdiagnosed and left untreated. Such inattention can be life-threatening; major depression, in particular, has a high suicide rate. If you or a loved one have symptoms of depression, … Continue reading →