https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/bipolar-disorder/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:09:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/bipolar-disorder/ 32 32 https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-disorder-blood-test-24985/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-disorder-blood-test-24985/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:09:48 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=97762 A novel approach combines an online psychiatric assessment with a blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder, a condition often misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder. This blood test, alongside the digital assessment, can accurately diagnose up to 30% of bipolar disorder cases. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-disorder-blood-test-24985/feed/ 3 https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-antidepressants-23747/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:29:52 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=96057 Researchers lead a global clinical trial suggesting that long-term use of modern antidepressants could reduce depressive relapses in patients with bipolar disorder. This challenges current clinical practice guidelines and might significantly change how bipolar depression is treated worldwide. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/mania-bipolar-spectrum-disorder-23607/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:10:50 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=95394 A recent study dentified a neurobehavioral signature that can predict the risk of future mania or hypomania in bipolar spectrum disorders (BSD). Researchers identified three profiles: healthy, moderate risk, and high risk, based on factors such as reward sensitivity, impulsivity, and sleep-circadian characteristics. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cud-mental-health-23474/ https://neurosciencenews.com/cud-mental-health-23474/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:29:54 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=94728 A new study sheds light on the strong link between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions, indicating a much higher risk than previously thought. The research, based on data from over six million Danes, reveals that individuals with cannabis use disorder have almost double the risk of developing depression and two to three times higher risk of bipolar disorder. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cud-mental-health-23474/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/mosaic-genetics-bipolar-23398/ https://neurosciencenews.com/mosaic-genetics-bipolar-23398/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:53:55 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=94396 Researchers unearthed new understandings about the genetic mechanisms behind bipolar disorder (BD). The team focused on mosaic variants - new mutations occurring during developmental stages. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/mosaic-genetics-bipolar-23398/feed/ 1 https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-suicide-prevention-23329/ Wed, 24 May 2023 19:07:39 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=94077 Researchers identified that fewer teenage boys commit suicide in regions of Sweden where bipolar diagnoses are more common. This discovery highlights the potential of more proactive care in reducing suicides. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-cud-mental-health-23301/ https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-cud-mental-health-23301/#comments Sun, 21 May 2023 17:29:20 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93936 Researchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modelling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants increasing or decreasing risk factors for these conditions. These findings may contribute to personalized preventive measures and interventional strategies. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-cud-mental-health-23301/feed/ 13 https://neurosciencenews.com/synapses-mental-health-23223/ Fri, 12 May 2023 16:35:51 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=93526 Researchers found compelling molecular evidence suggesting that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, traditionally viewed as distinct conditions, may have more similarities than previously thought. By examining thousands of proteins present at synapses in the brains of patients with each disorder, they found changes that were remarkably alike. The team also discovered similar biochemical alterations in mice with a mutated gene linked to both conditions. The study reveals the shared molecular roots of these conditions and points to the synapse as a critical area of study for psychiatric disorders.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-emotion-therapy-amygdala-23035/ https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-emotion-therapy-amygdala-23035/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:52:35 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=92527 Bipolar patients who received emotion-focused therapy showed increased connectivity and activation in the amygdala post-intervention compared to those who received cognitive behavioral therapy.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/bipolar-emotion-therapy-amygdala-23035/feed/ 3 https://neurosciencenews.com/music-genetics-mental-health-22468/ https://neurosciencenews.com/music-genetics-mental-health-22468/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:24:03 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=90564 Musicians and musically active people tend to have a higher genetic risk factor for bipolar disorder and depression, a new study reports.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/music-genetics-mental-health-22468/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/psychiatric-brain-network-22239/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychiatric-brain-network-22239/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:06:40 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89594 Investigating four pre-existing, publically available psychological and neurological data sets, researchers identify a network of brain areas that underlie psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychiatric-brain-network-22239/feed/ 2 https://neurosciencenews.com/gentics-neuropsychiatry-22095/ https://neurosciencenews.com/gentics-neuropsychiatry-22095/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:44:04 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=89029 1% of patients registered in a health initiative carry at least one rare gene variant linked to an increased risk of a neuropsychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. One third of those with a variant had been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/gentics-neuropsychiatry-22095/feed/ 3