Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Bipolar disorder is a ...

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition characterised by dramatic changes in mood, energy, and activity levels ...

Treatment for bipolar disorder typically begins with your primary care doctor, but it often involves specialized care from mental health professionals for more effective management. Bipolar disorder ...

New therapies in the clinic for bipolar disorder hope to meet unmet needs of efficacy and minimal side effects.

Key points Combining psychosocial therapy and medications can improve the outcomes for those with bipolar disorder. Evidence-based therapies emphasize learning about the disorder and practicing ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Trisha Suppes, MD, ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Discover the truth behind 11 common bipolar disorder myths. Learn the facts to better understand this complex condition and ...

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 go ...

Hayes et al 12 conducted one of the most recent large studies to compare lithium with newer second-generation antipsychotics as maintenance monotherapy for bipolar disorder. The authors concluded that ...