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 ...

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 ...

Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath and mental health expert Dr. Keneisha Sinclair-McBride revealed safe phone use tips and advice for parents and grandparents in the digital age.

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 ...

If she starts to notice symptoms in a patient, she might bump up their sessions to twice a week for the time being. One of the best defenses against spring mania is noticing your patterns ...

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.

She is now in therapy and taking medication for bipolar II disorder, which involves periods of depression as well as hypomania (less severe than the mania associated with bipolar I disorder ...

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 ...