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·June 19, 2025·6 min read

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

A new review has examined how bipolar disorder medications interact with the gut microbiome, revealing important links between treatment response and gut microbial composition. Researchers analyzed 12 studies comparing the microbiomes of treated, untreated, and healthy individuals.

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·May 22, 2025·4 min read

Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology

A new long-term study confirms that children of parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a higher risk of developing mental health issues compared to peers without parental psychiatric diagnoses. Over four years, researchers tracked 238 children and found distinct patterns of symptoms depending on whether a parent had schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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·May 17, 2025·6 min read

Personality Could Help Predict Bipolar Disorder

New research suggests that personality testing could help tailor treatment for people with bipolar disorder by predicting who is more likely to experience recurrent depression or struggle with daily life functioning. Analyzing data from over 2,500 individuals, researchers identified combinations of personality traits—called personality styles—that either increase or protect against long-term mental health risks.

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·February 7, 2025·3 min read

Ketogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with Bipolar

Researchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder. The 16-week trial will involve 40 participants aged 12-21, who will follow a ketogenic diet while their mood symptoms, metabolic markers, and adherence to the diet are monitored.

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·January 27, 2025·3 min read

Dopamine Clock May Drive Bipolar Mood Swings

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm and a dopamine-based clock that influences alertness. When these clocks align at specific intervals, they may trigger shifts between mania and depression.

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·November 26, 2024·6 min read

Fitness Trackers Detect Mood Episodes in Bipolar Disorder with High Accuracy

Data from fitness trackers can detect mood episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder with up to 89.1% accuracy for mania and 80.1% for depression. Researchers used passively collected, noninvasive data and machine learning algorithms to identify mood changes, demonstrating the potential for real-time monitoring.

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·September 30, 2024·4 min read

Shared Genetics Found in Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy

A new study reveals a genetic connection between bipolar disorder type I (BD-I) and epilepsy, showing shared genetic variants and a causal relationship between the two conditions. Researchers discovered six genomic loci linked to both disorders and highlighted the role of the SP4 gene, which may be key in treating both illnesses.

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·July 23, 2024·8 min read

Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Research reveals that increased alcohol consumption in individuals with bipolar disorder can exacerbate their symptoms over time. Contrary to the belief that alcohol acts as self-medication, the study shows no increase in drinking due to heightened mood symptoms.

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·July 8, 2024·5 min read

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral striatum during rewards, explaining extreme mood shifts. Reduced communication between the ventral striatum and anterior insula may contribute to these mood changes. These findings could lead to better treatments for managing bipolar disorder.

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·June 11, 2024·5 min read

1 in 4 People with Bipolar Disorder Achieve Complete Mental Health

23.5% of people with bipolar disorder have achieved complete mental health, while 43% are free of all bipolar symptoms. Despite these positive findings, those with a history of bipolar disorder are less likely to flourish compared to their peers.

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·June 4, 2024·4 min read

Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Researchers found genetic associations between sleep patterns and neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Polygenic risk score analysis revealed that autism and schizophrenia link to evening chronotype, while ADHD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder link to insomnia. These insights may lead to new therapies for sleep disturbances in these patients.

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·May 17, 2024·5 min read

Loneliness May Predict Mental Health Issues

A study following 2600 participants over 20 years revealed a correlation between loneliness in adolescence and an increased risk of developing mental health problems like psychosis, bipolar disorder, and depression in adulthood. While causality cannot be definitively determined, the association is strong, highlighting the importance of monitoring and addressing loneliness in young people.

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bipolar disorder

Gut Microbiome May Influence Bipolar Medication Response

Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology

Personality Could Help Predict Bipolar Disorder

Ketogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with Bipolar

Dopamine Clock May Drive Bipolar Mood Swings

Fitness Trackers Detect Mood Episodes in Bipolar Disorder with High Accuracy

Shared Genetics Found in Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy

Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

1 in 4 People with Bipolar Disorder Achieve Complete Mental Health

Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder

Loneliness May Predict Mental Health Issues

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Spotting Silent Scars: A New Way to Detect Childhood Abuse

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