Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of pathologically elevated mood, mania or hypomania, alternating with episodes of depression. Manic episodes feature heightened energy, reduced need for sleep, grandiosity, impulsivity, and impaired judgment, while depressive episodes br…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 69× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2476-1710 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of pathologically elevated mood, mania or hypomania, alternating with episodes of depression. Manic episodes feature heightened energy, reduced need for sleep, grandiosity, impulsivity, and impaired judgment, while depressive episodes bring low mood, anhedonia, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating; the pattern and severity distinguish bipolar I, bipolar II, and related presentations. The disorder typically emerges in early adulthood, follows a relapsing-remitting course, and is associated with significant functional impairment and elevated suicide risk. Its etiology involves strong genetic predisposition together with neurobiological and psychosocial influences, and management combines mood-stabilizing and other pharmacotherapy with psychosocial and psychoeducational interventions that support recovery and relapse prevention. Research relevant to this area examines psychosocial factors and comorbidity associated with recovery in bipolar disorder, psychosocial interventions in bipolar disorder, rumination-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, the relationship between religion and mental health, antidepressant-like neuropeptide activity, mental-health burdens among vulnerable populations, and combined therapy for depressed patients with pain. The journal publishes peer-reviewed studies on the diagnosis, course, neurobiology, and treatment of bipolar disorder, including pharmacological mood stabilization, psychosocial and psychotherapeutic interventions, and the factors shaping recovery and long-term outcome.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 69 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Depression And Therapy (ISSN 2476-1710).

Journal editorial board
Ladislav Volicer · United States Roberto Maniglio · Italy

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