Bipolar disorder is usually discussed as a condition that first appears in late adolescence or early adulthood. Yet, for a small but significant number of young people, the illness begins far earlier.

An early predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been found in youth with bipolar disorder (BD), in new findings that may explain the "excessive and premature mortality" related to heart disease ...

If you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, you may be exploring treatment options to help manage symptoms. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in mood, energy, and ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Lithium is safe and tolerable as maintenance therapy for up to 28 weeks for children and teens with bipolar disorder (BD), new research suggests. A randomized, double-blind study showed that ...

Children born to parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology than children born to parents without these conditions. The corresponding study as ...

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baszucki Group today announced the launch of two new initiatives across multiple sites exploring the effectiveness of ketogenic therapy for children and adolescents ...

A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to children whose parents do not have these conditions.