"To our major surprise, in both samples we found that having bipolar disorder is far more of a risk for premature death than smoking."

Researchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who have mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, a study finds.

Learning new rules requires the suppression of old ones. A better understanding of the brain circuits involved in behavioral adaptation could lead to new ways to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Adult smokers with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia drink the most caffeine, report researchers. There may be health consequences.

"...if we can help our patients better control these symptoms between episodes, it could help reduce the number of times they relapse into acute episodes."

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

A new form of magnetic brain stimulation offered quick relief for symptoms of severe depression in 90% of participants in a small study.

People with serious mental illness perceive their physical health as a greater barrier to employment, a study finds.

People with diagnosed mental health disorders got to give input on diagnostic guidelines for the first time. Here's what they changed.