Mania should be included in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with relatively acute onset of confusion and agitation. The diagnostic evaluation should first include a complete ...

The diagnosis of bipolar disorder requires at least one depressive and one manic or hypomanic episode. Any diagnosis will take into account other aspects of your medical history and the ...

People with bipolar disorder are more sensitive to physical changes in the spring. This can trigger manic episodes.

Living with manic episodes can be stressful, but thoughtful planning and treatment can help you learn to manage these symptoms. Bipolar disorder can cause you to experience episodes of extreme ...

The symptoms of mania and depression often occur together in "mixed" episodes. Symptoms of a mixed state can include agitation, trouble sleeping, significant change in appetite, psychosis ...

Each 1°C increase in the mean daily temperature reduced the symptoms of depression by 0.2% but increased the symptoms of mania by 0.4% in patients with mood disorders, new research showed.

A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain ...

Too much screen time linked to manic symptoms in US preteens A recent study of preteens in the USA has found a significant link between excessive screen time and the onset of manic symptoms. It's ...

Research suggests social media, video games, and texting may contribute to manic symptoms in early adolescence, highlighting the need for targeted mental health interventions. Study: Screen time ...

A study found that excessive screen time is associated with increased manic symptoms in adolescents, especially with social media and video games. The research suggests that instant gratification ...

Biohaven’s bipolar disorder candidate has failed to improve mania symptoms in a phase 2/3 trial. The registrational study assessed BHV-7000, a drug designed to selectively activate Kv7.2/Kv7.3 ...