Bipolar II Disorder: Misdiagnosis, Stigma & T...

Is it true that people with bipolar disorder have different sleep needs to maintain wellness? How many hours of sleep is optimal? Dr. Holly Swartz breaks down why sleep regularity is so essential ...

Why does bipolar disorder exist? And what if bipolar disorder isn’t just an illness, but also an evolutionary adaptation? Dr. Holly Swartz reveals the evolutionary secrets of bipolar disorder - from flexible circadian rhythms that once helped our ancestors survive, to the creativ ...  Show more

Qu'est-ce que la bipolarité ? Quels symptômes retrouvons-nous dans cette maladie ? Les patients atteints, peuvent-ils mener une vie normale ? Dans cet épisode, je vous expliquerai les troubles bipolaires en détail afin de bien comprendre ses spécificités et lever le voile sur cet ...  Show more

In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood, energy, and perceptions; then, I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder, ...  Show more

In the second episode of our “Art of Psychiatry” series, we will discuss bipolar disorder, a chronic mood disorder that affects 1% of the population. We’ll start by reviewing the diagnostic criteria for bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 disorder. We’ll then spend some time discussing mania ...  Show more

Ep. 2 July 24, 2014 Host James Curtis examines how to deal with someone when they're having a bipolar episode through the story of "Gina" trying to help her friend "Debra". Contributors: Reporter Kathryn Dietrich, Psychiatrist Amanda Ruiz, MD, Psychiatrist Vernon Neppe, MD, PhD.