The study introduces new tools for measuring the intracellular calcium concentration close to transmitter release sites, which may be relevant for synaptic vesicle fusion and replenishment. This ...

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that includes at least one manic episode – characterized by elevated or agitated mood and often reduced need for sleep – accompanied by episodes of major ...

ADHD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, which can make diagnosis difficult. But symptoms of ADHD tend to appear before the age of 12. Bipolar disorder may start later.

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal development and resilience in their everyday lives. In the 20 years since she was ...

Bipolar II disorder means you experience temporary surges in emotions, energy levels, and self-esteem. This may be followed by periods of deep depression. Learning how to live with a mental health ...

Bipolar II disorder is a mental health condition that involves at least one depressive episode and at least one period of elevated mood, called hypomania. Bipolar II disorder causes intense ...

From racing thoughts to zoning out, bipolar disorder can make focus a challenge. Here’s what I’ve found helpful. Distractibility is a common symptom of bipolar disorder — one that can be frustrating ...

One thing he especially enjoyed about his bipolar illness was the sense of optimism that comes from inflated sense of self. He felt that he could approach any woman and she would fall under his ...

In addition to often being referred to by the same acronym (BPD), bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share other superficial similarities that make it easy to confuse the two.

Bipolar disorder, which some people may refer to as manic depression, is a mental health condition causing changes in mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. Some people with this ...

Credit: Michael Yada / ©A.M.P.A.S. As celebrities strutted down the Oscars red carpet, awash in the glitz and glam of Hollywood, some were sporting a more subtle accessory: blue ribbons ...