Bipolar disorder

Siblings' mental health problems may affect you

 Individuals who have a brother or sister with mental disorders may be at an increased risk of developing the condition, a study has warned.

Sep 21, 2016, 20:38 PM IST

Performance boosting hormone may help patients with mental disorders

The hormone erythropoietin (EPO), mostly produced by the kidney, is essential for the production of red blood cells. 

Sep 19, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

Nearly 60 million Indians suffer from mental disorders

India is short of health professionals to address mental issues, particularly at the district and sub-district level.

Sep 09, 2016, 14:20 PM IST

This is what happens to your brain when you eat junk food!

Junk food lacks essential fatty acids like omega-6 and omega-3, which are crucial for healthy brain function.

Aug 31, 2016, 15:31 PM IST

Was Honey Singh offered Rs. 5cr to perform during bipolar disorder?

Even if singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was suffering from Bipolar Disorder, the Bollywood hit machine still had enough projects coming in his kitty.

Jul 06, 2016, 09:39 AM IST

Easy tips and hacks to deal with mood swings!

Mood swings occur when you can go from happy to extremely sad in a moment without any reason or anything that triggers it. It can happen any time at any place. 

Jun 08, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

'Bipolar disorder sixth leading cause of disability in the world'

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood.

Mar 29, 2016, 19:43 PM IST

Top 6 celebrities who struggled with bipolar disorder – Check out

While these are just a few names, the list of Bipolar diagnosed celebrities is quite a long one.

Mar 15, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

I was suffering from bipolar disorder; it was scary, reveals Yo Yo Honey Singh

Yo Yo Honey Singh talked about suffering from bipolar disorder and alcoholism. 

Mar 15, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Child abuse produces damaging effects in bipolar patients

One in every 25 adults is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their life.

Feb 10, 2016, 12:59 PM IST

Increased rage attacks are linked to smaller emotional brains

If you have an aggressive nature than you should know that Neuroimaging studies suggest that frontolimbic regions of the brain, structures that regulate emotions, play an important role in the biology of aggressive behaviour.

Jan 13, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

Inherited sleep, activity measures linked to bipolar disorder

In the first study of its kind, scientists have identified 13 inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder. Researchers also were able to tie the traits to specific chromosomes, providing important clues to the genetic nature of the disorder, as well as potential new avenues for prevention and treatment.

Jan 02, 2016, 10:54 AM IST

Crucial brain chemical made from human stem cells

Serotonin affects emotions, sleep, anxiety, depression, appetite, pulse and breathing. It also plays a role in serious psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression.

Dec 16, 2015, 19:01 PM IST

Key biological markers for psychotic disorders identified

Each participant went through a battery of tests designed to assess their cognitive abilities.

Dec 09, 2015, 19:12 PM IST

Bipolar disorder drug for adults also safe for kids

Bipolar disorder affects approximately one percent of teenagers and is one of the leading causes of disability in adolescence.

Oct 12, 2015, 12:34 PM IST