Aug 14, 2024 · Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These include emotional highs, also known as mania or hypomania, …

Apr 7, 2023 · Bipolar disorder is most often identified in young adults, but it can occur in teenagers. It's rare but possible in younger children. It can cause extreme mood swings from emotional highs, …

Aug 14, 2024 · Learning about bipolar disorder, also known as psychoeducation, can help you and your loved ones know more about the condition. Knowing what's going on can help you get the best …

Feb 13, 2024 · Bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder, or other types of substance misuse, can be a dangerous mix. Each condition can make the symptoms of the other worse. Also, having both …

Apr 1, 2025 · Have you ever felt nervous about giving a speech in public or anxious about meeting a new group of people? It’s easy to wonder whether these symptoms are signs of a more serious …

Bipolar disorder affects parts of the brain controlling emotion, thought and drive and is most likely caused by a complex set of genetic and environmental factors.

Dec 13, 2022 · Also called cyclothymic disorder, this mood disorder causes emotional ups and downs that are less extreme than bipolar disorder. Learn about treatment.

Aug 14, 2024 · Mayo Clinic scientists do research and clinical trials to better diagnose and treat bipolar disorder in children and adults. Mayo is a leader in pharmacogenomics research, which is the study …

Jun 5, 2024 · This type of schizophrenia could be the bipolar type, which features bouts of mania and sometimes depression. Or it could be the depressive type, which features bouts of depression.

Nov 8, 2024 · Mayo Clinic Depression Center offers comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for people of all ages with depression or bipolar disorder.