Bipolar 1 causes mania, while bipolar 2 leads to hypomania and depression. You can use medications and psychotherapy to help manage symptoms for bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Diagnosis for bipolar 1 ...

Bipolar II disorder is a mental health condition that involves periods of depression and periods of elevated mood, called hypomania. All forms of bipolar disorder involve shifts in mood and levels of ...

People with a type of bipolar disorder, known as bipolar II, respond similarly to treatment with either antidepressants or mood stabilizers, or a combination of the two, finds a new study published in ...

Question: What’s the best treatment for Bipolar II depression? Answer: If only we knew! First a little background: Bipolar II disorder is characterized by episodes of ‘hypomania’ as opposed to the ...

Research shows that anxiety is common in those with bipolar disorder, with over half experiencing one or more anxiety disorders. Some individuals may not meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder ...

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 ...

(BPT) – From the outside, Teresa’s life looked great. She had a healthy family and lasting friendships. However, she didn’t feel great. She had periods of panic attacks, trouble sleeping, constant ...

Most studies investigating bipolar disorder medications and weight loss have found evidence they cause weight gain instead. People with bipolar disorder (BD) experience periods of high and low moods.