Dr. Harold Koenig answers the question: 'What Is Depression?' — -- Question: What is the difference between depression and manic depression (bipolar disorder)? Answer: Depression and manic ...

Dr. Roy Perlis answers the question: 'Bipolar Disorder & 'Regular' Depression?' — -- Question: How is bipolar disorder different from unipolar depression or 'regular' depression? Answer: Both ...

Adding cognitive behavioral therapy to quetiapine in mood disorders is linked to reduced suicide risk and depressive symptoms ...

Imagine wading through severe depression for years, taking medication after medication, with no relief. Now, envision discovering that what you were facing was not major depression but bipolar ...

Depression and bipolar disorder may have seasonal patterns in more people than previously thought, as a study has revealed how mood and sunlight are related. "Humans ...

The relationships among bipolar disorder, sleep, and circadian rhythms were emphasized in a panel held at SLEEP 2024. In a symposium at the SLEEP 2024 Annual Meeting, held in Houston, Texas, June 1-5, ...

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A new genetic and clinical analysis suggests that atypical depression represents a distinct biological subtype of the ...

An implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve has shown promise for people with long-standing, treatment-resistant ...

A potential new treatment for bipolar disorder (BP) that significantly shortens treatment time has emerged, following a randomized clinical trial using accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation ...