For individuals with specific autoimmune conditions, there appears to be an increased risk for affective disorders.

Sleep disorders may lead to structural brain changes, cognitive decline, and neurological disease. Here’s what science says about the risk.

In the clinical diagnosis of mood disorder, a large proportion of patients with bipolar disorder (BD) are misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression (UD). Generally, long-term tracking is required for ...

Scientists at Harvard University are proposing a fundamental change in the way we consider psychedelics and their therapeutic potential. Using mouse models and human cells, the team of neuroscientists ...

If you find your mood hits rock bottom during the cooler months, you could be dealing with a case of seasonal affective disorder.

After careful assessment in the span of a year, Dr. Jannel Cleto of Medical City diagnosed Rhea with bipolar II disorder — a condition that made her experience extreme mood swings, from ...

Research on the use of cannabis by persons with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder clearly demonstrates that those with mood disorders should avoid using it.

Current clinical practice in diagnosing patients affected by psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder is based only on verbal interviews and scores from specific questionnaires, and no reliable ...

When they disrupted dopamine-producing neurons in the brain's reward centre, these rhythms ceased, highlighting dopamine as a key factor in the mood swings of bipolar disorder.

Borderline personality disorder may be the reason behind your severe mood changes. Know what to do about this mental health condition.

WebMD explains the symptoms and treatments of bipolar I disorder and how the condition differs from other types of bipolar disorder.