The Latest Breaking News from Bipolar Disorder

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It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

A study conducted by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) researchers has revealed how lithium acts on brain cells to change neural activity. This finding, according to NCBS, could offer a potential pathway for the development of new treatments and precision medicine for bipolar disorder.

An early trial hints that psilocybin could be a safe and effective treatment for depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder and should be studied further.

Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry came to your mind. Perhaps it was the writer Virginia Woolf. All three have had well-documented struggles with bipolar disorder.

Bonobos cofounder Andy Dunn spoke to HR leaders about his bipolar disorder diagnosis and mental health in the workplace.

Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes, coaches and sports executives alike

New study finds blood test combined with online assessment improves accuracy of bipolar diagnosis

Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your next steps? Do you seek evidence? And if so, what type of evidence would you consider?