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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.
A diabetes drug already transforming weight loss may offer unexpected hope for millions living with bipolar disorder. Swedish research reveals people taking semaglutide faced significantly fewer psychiatric crises.
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.
Semaglutide, the medication in Ozempic and Wegovy, reduced psychiatric hospital visits by 21% for people with bipolar disorder in a study of 15,000 patients. Scientists believe the drug may help stabilize mood by reducing brain inflammation.
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.
Thousands of people with functional neurological disorder face real, debilitating symptoms that don't show up on standard tests—leaving many told "it's all in your head." A new multidisciplinary clinic is finally giving patients answers, treatment, and something many lost along the way: hope.
Scientists discovered genetic markers proving eating disorders stem from complex biology, not just body image issues. The breakthrough could transform how millions get treatment.
A leading physician wants muscle dysmorphia officially recognized as an eating disorder, a change that could help millions of men get proper treatment and insurance coverage. The move addresses a mental health crisis that's been hiding in plain sight.
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.
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