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After decades of misdiagnosis and a suicide attempt, Jim Love finally got the right treatment for bipolar disorder. Now he's helping others navigate the mental health system that once failed him.
Scientists have discovered the exact brain pathway that decides whether new experiences get filed separately or merged together—and they can control it in both directions. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, where memories blend together incorrectly.
A retired two-star general who lost his command to a mental health crisis has rebuilt his life and now helps others navigate serious mental illness. Major General Gregg Martin turned his bipolar diagnosis into a mission to end stigma and promote recovery.
A simple retinal scan can now reveal signs of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thanks to an AI-powered kiosk bringing breakthrough diagnostics to underserved communities in India. The technology offers hope for millions who lack access to psychiatric care.
Singer and actress Selena Gomez is opening up about how receiving her bipolar diagnosis brought clarity after years of misdiagnosis and confusion. Her candid conversation with husband Benny Blanco shows how understanding mental health can transform lives.
A single family just crossed $1 billion in donations to mental health research, with their latest $280 million gift funding breakthroughs in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The timing couldn't be better as federal research funding faces uncertainty.
The FDA just approved a new treatment option for people living with bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia. Bysanti offers fresh hope for millions managing these challenging mental health conditions.
Millions living with serious mental illness just got a new treatment option. The FDA approved Bysanti, offering hope for those managing bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia.
The FDA just approved BYSANTI, a new medication offering hope to millions of Americans living with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Built on more than a decade of proven safety data, this treatment represents a faster path to innovation in mental health care.
Scientists discovered a specific brain region causing bipolar disorder symptoms, opening the door to better treatments for millions who struggle with current medications. This breakthrough could transform how we diagnose and treat a condition affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide.
Researchers have identified the genetic blueprint of mania for the first time, a breakthrough that could cut years off the time it takes to diagnose bipolar disorder. The discovery reveals 71 genetic variants linked specifically to mania and opens the door to earlier detection and better treatment.
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal for years of antisemitic behavior, attributing his actions to untreated bipolar disorder and a past brain injury. The rapper says medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes have helped him regain clarity after hitting "rock bottom" in early 2025.
Rapper Kanye West published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal, addressing his past antisemitic remarks and explaining his struggle with undiagnosed brain injury and bipolar disorder. The letter comes after years of harmful statements that shocked fans and led to international consequences.
Scientists at McGill University discovered that lithium, a common bipolar disorder medication, can keep dormant HIV from reactivating in cells. The breakthrough offers fresh hope for a functional cure that could one day reduce the need for daily HIV medication.