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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.
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.
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 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.
Scientists at Rutgers have identified a gene variant that may explain why mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder run in families. The discovery could transform how doctors treat these conditions.
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.
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.
Researchers are developing better ways to identify developmental language disorder in multilingual children, a condition that affects 8% of kids worldwide but often goes undetected. New assessment tools can now distinguish between normal language learning and a disorder that needs treatment.
After years of misdiagnosis and ineffective antidepressants, a hospice nurse finally discovered she had bipolar depression, not regular depression. Her story reveals why millions of Americans struggle to get the right mental health diagnosis.
Princeton now offers specialized eating disorder care through a new collaboration that brings together expert teams. The program provides intensive support for people who need more than weekly appointments but don't require hospital stays.
A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
Researchers in Melbourne have successfully tested a breakthrough treatment for ARFID, a complex eating disorder affecting up to 2% of young people. The therapy combines family support with emotional coping skills to help teens overcome severe food avoidance.
Children with rare genetic growth disorders grew twice as fast after starting a groundbreaking treatment, offering hope where few options existed before. The therapy worked especially well for kids whose condition directly matched the drug's target.
A moving company owner in the Czech Republic turned a Christmas cleanup into the country's only free service helping people struggling with hoarding disorder reclaim their homes. What started as a single act of kindness now helps dozens find hope buried under clutter.
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.
A Shanghai hospital has unlocked the mystery behind a devastating facial condition and created the first targeted treatment, bringing hope to patients worldwide. The breakthrough includes the world's first patient database for the rare disorder.
Scientists discovered that brain signals researchers have relied on for decades may have been misleading them, opening new paths to treat tremors, dystonia, and ataxia. This breakthrough could transform how millions of people with movement disorders receive treatment.
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.
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