Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide.

New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of ...

Summary: A new study has decoded the structural white matter communication networks of the brain in individuals with bipolar disorder. The meta-analysis harmonized diffusion MRI data from 449 people ...

Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods -- can make life more challenging. It also comes with a higher risk of dying early. Now, a study puts ...

While they share similar depressive and cognitive symptoms, the biological underpinnings of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder are distinct. A novel study appearing in Biological ...

It’s important to note that biological sex (the physical aspects of being male or female) and gender identity (one’s personal sense of their own gender) are not the same. Most studies on bipolar ...

Bipolar disorder does not affect a person’s intelligence. However, it may impact the way a person thinks and behaves. Studies also suggest that having high intelligence may increase a person’s risk of ...