In 1994 the DSM-IV introduced a controversial twist on the original bipolar label. Bipolar II lowered the threshold for diagnosis from mania to hypomania, a boost in mood but a milder one.

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Charting the Course of Bipolar Illness and Its Response to Treatment Gabriele S. Leverich, MSW, Robert M. Post, MD Disclosures Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health eJournal. 1998;3 (3) 0 ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Thought Leaders Invited Review, researchers have synthesized findings from dozens of studies examining how genetic markers for mood disorders influence treatment ...

1. Managing Bipolar Disorder Is a Lifelong Commitment Coming to terms with the fact that managing your mood disorder will be a constant part of your daily life may be difficult.

8. Remember, You Are Not Alone If there’s one message to hold onto, it’s this: You are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), bipolar disorder affects an estimated 7 ...

Bipolar disorder is a serious disease that often goes unreported in many individuals who suffer from it. The article uncovers the indicators of this mental condition to help you with easy detection.

Even with treatment and stability, bipolar episodes can come back. Here’s how to spot the signs and strengthen your prevention plan. Getty Images Doctors never talked to Elly L. about “relapse.” ...