According to recent data from the Global Bipolar Cohort, only 29% of people with bipolar disorder are prescribed lithium.

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Bipolar disorder is a ...

This post is offered as a concise overview of conventional psychiatric approaches to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Future posts will review the evidence for complementary and alternative ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Trisha Suppes, MD, ...

Uzedy administered once every 2 months is not recommended for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Uzedy ® (risperidone extended-release ...

Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2.5% of the U.S. adult population and often necessitates a complex treatment approach. Traditional medications such as lithium and olanzapine are commonly used; ...

A major treatment issue for creative persons with bipolar disorder is the risk of cognitive impairment resulting from otherwise effective treatment modalities. By and large, high levels of cognitive ...

British born actress Catherine Zeta-Jones poses for photographs after receiving her Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) from Britain's Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in central ...