Mania should be included in the differential diagnosis of elderly patients with relatively acute onset of confusion and agitation. The diagnostic evaluation should first include a complete ...

Skowron said the worst-case scenario for a patient is suicide, because there's "actually a significant increase in manic episodes that could lead to suicidality in the springtime." Manic episodes ...

In the case of schizophrenia, manic episodes can include or resemble psychosis, while depressive episodes resemble the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. (Such patients may receive a diagnosis of ...

Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned under the UK’s Mental Health Act, saying it was “the best thing” that could ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by large shifts in mood from mania to depression. Although bipolar disorder can be challenging to manage, many effective treatments are available.

The protein kinase C (PKC) signaling cascade has been identified as a direct biochemical target for the treatment of mania. Preclinical studies and early clinical trials have shown that the ...