The mania phase of bipolar disorder involves an unusually high level of energy and activity. People may experience racing thoughts, a lower need for sleep, and difficulty concentrating.
Bipolar disorders are currently divided into 4 entities: bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and bipolar disorder not otherwise specified, as described in the fourth edition of the ...
Background: It has been suggested that dopamine dysfunction may play a role in bipolar disorder (BD). An indirect approach to examine this issue was developed, focusing on associations between ...
Bipolar disorder’s (BD) characteristic mood episodes – the extreme swings between depression and mania, followed by a period of remission – can have a huge impact on a person’s work ...
If you’re receiving medical treatment for bipolar disorder, medications like mood stabilizers and antipsychotics may speed the end of mania. They could also help with reducing compulsive ...
Cognitive impairments are prevalent during remission in bipolar disorder (BD), but existing cognitive screening tools are time- and resource-intensive. Digital, web-based options can facilitate ...