Cognitive dysfunction is a core trait of bipolar disorder. That's a short assertion bursting at the seams with nuance and caveat. For starters, what causes this core trait? The consensus had been that ...

How do we distinguish between bipolar mood disorder, cyclothymic temperament, and borderline personality disorder? This may be among the most important questions in clinical psychiatry and ...

I was at the airport, and lines were building up at the entrance to the jetway. There had already been several delays and I was getting nervous. Would I miss my connection? Would there be enough ...

Bipolar disorder does not affect a person’s intelligence. However, it may impact the way a person thinks and behaves. Studies also suggest that having high intelligence may increase a person’s risk of ...

Bipolar disorder causes significant and sustained fluctuations in mood. This differs from the fleeting mood swings that many people experience from time to time. Mood swings are very common and may ...