Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Bipolar disorder
The international panel of experts on women's mental health recommends that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness, classifying it accordingly within standardized medical coding systems. This recommendation, encapsulated in a consensus statement and comprehensive review of the scientific literature, appears in the October
Bipolar disorder
Researchers from Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa investigated the relationship between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1), and inflammatory biomarkers in individuals with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and healthy controls. The study, which involved 708 participants, found that EBV seropositivity was significantly higher in individuals with schizophrenia compared
At risk youth
New research has shed light on the potential link between functional status and mood outcomes in youth at familial risk for bipolar disorder. A multicenter, prospective, observational study conducted by Johnson & Johnson found that baseline functional status can predict clinical outcomes over a two-year period. The study, published in
Bipolar disorder
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has provided significant insights into the cross-kingdom composition of the gut microbiota in adolescents with bipolar depression. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the Guangzhou Medical University, has identified distinct alterations in the gut microbiota composition and
Youth
Researchers from the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have made a significant contribution to the understanding of bipolar disorders by systematically reviewing longitudinal studies assessing speech/language markers as predictors of major mental disorder onset or symptom progression in youth. The study, which was funded by the Canadian Institutes of
Youth
A recent case report highlights the link between visual field defects and bipolar affective disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. According to the research published in the Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis, a 17-year-old girl with multiple endocrine illnesses and bipolar disorder experienced visual field disturbances, which
Mental health services
Researchers from Sichuan Mental Health Center in China have conducted a meta-analysis to compare biomarkers between patients with unipolar depression (UD) and bipolar depression (BDD). The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found significant differences in biomarkers between the two groups. The analysis included 31 studies involving 24,
Mental health services
Dr. Martin Alda's groundbreaking research has revolutionized the treatment of bipolar disorder by identifying multiple genetically distinct disorders. This discovery has fundamental implications for clinicians worldwide, who must now consider individual genetic profiles when choosing treatment options. Dr. Alda's work has led to the creation of
Bipolar disorder
Research at San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital has shed new light on the relationship between postpartum mood episodes and bipolar disorder (BD) in women with a history of BD type I and II. The study, published in the International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, aimed to investigate the rates and clinical
Bipolar disorder
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has shed light on the transdiagnostic features of Major Psychoses, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder (BD), and Schizophrenia (SZ). The research, led by the University of Marburg, reveals shared variance in genetic, psychosocial risk factors, neuroimaging, cognition, course
