It’s complicated to treat anxiety disorders in people with bipolar spectrum disorder. When Tom came to see me recently, he wanted help with his fear of driving. He is afraid to make left turns, so he ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

What can therapy for bipolar disorder help with? Effective treatment for bipolar disorder generally has two components: Medication stabilizes moods, thinking, and energy levels, while psychotherapy, ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Trisha Suppes, MD, ...

Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH Key Takeaways Understanding bipolar disorder can help manage its effects on a marriage.Observing symptoms and discussing them can encourage a spouse to ...

Depression treatment is not an exact science. In fact, about 30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder discover that their disease is treatment resistant, meaning they experience ...

But for a portion of pregnant and postpartum women who screen positive for depression, the true diagnosis is something else. Around 1 in 5 women initially diagnosed with postpartum depression will ...