We all experience variations in mood, activity, and energy. For some people, these variations are so extreme that they become dysfunctional. Psychiatry is the discipline that has paid most attention ...

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. This new diagnosis identifies children experiencing persistent irritability and extreme changes in mood without bipolar disorder. This change addresses and ...

In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot. Whether it's celebrities opening up about their diagnoses or an investigation finding that a person has struggled with the ...

In the news or on social media, we hear the term “bipolar disorder” a lot. Whether it’s celebrities opening up about their diagnoses or an investigation finding that a person has struggled with the ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

The release of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) this past May was met with criticism within the mental health profession. Modifications in ...

PTSD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, including disturbing thoughts and depressed mood. However, their cause and symptom patterns set them apart. Bipolar disorder and ...