bipolar disorder

A major study finds nearly half of bipolar disorder patients stop treatment within a year of diagnosis.

Caring for alcohol dependence alone can burden families as much as dual diagnosis with bipolar disorder requiring tailored carer support.

Childhood maltreatment is linked to measurable cognitive deficits in people with bipolar disorder across multiple thinking domains.

Mood-tracking smartphone apps for bipolar disorder show mixed performance and need stronger standardisation before clinical adoption.

Brain scans reveal shared white matter changes in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, supporting a psychosis spectrum and potentially improving earlier diagnosis.

Brain scans show bipolar disorder affects thinking flexibility even when mood is stable, explaining ongoing daily functioning difficulties and guiding treatment focus.

Bipolar treatment in Los Angeles offers personalised care and long term strategies to support a balanced and fulfilling life.

Heston Blumenthal’s BBC documentary has been praised for raising awareness about bipolar disorder and reducing stigma through personal storytelling.

EastEnders is being praised for showing how grief can trigger bipolar episodes and highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Subtle shifts in sleep and activity detected by wearable devices can predict hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder up to three days in advance.

Bipolar UK experts address widespread myths about bipolar disorder to reduce stigma and improve understanding of the condition affecting over one million people in the UK.

New Bipolar UK findings reveal widespread stigma, with 25% of people with bipolar believing society fears them, prompting urgent calls for education.

A study using UK Biobank data suggests that having two children may be linked to the lowest risk of bipolar disorder and major depression in women.

Heston Blumenthal, recently diagnosed with bipolar, joins Bipolar UK as an ambassador to combat stigma and push for an earlier diagnosis, sharing his story to inspire others.

The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health reports a 19% increase in suicides among individuals with bipolar disorder, highlighting systemic care deficiencies.