Every year on March 30th, World Bipolar Day shines a light on bipolar disorder, a condition often misunderstood. But what exactly is bipolar disorder, and how does it differ from unipolar depression? We spoke with Holly A. Swartz, MD, professor of psychiatry and president of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, to break it all down. She explains the hallmark signs of mania and hypomania, how stressors can trigger episodes, and the latest treatment options, including therapy and medication. Plus, we explore the powerful impact of stable daily rhythms in managing mood and fostering long-term well-being.

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<p class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-paragraph" dir="ltr">Every year on March 30th, <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.isbd.org/world-bipolar-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">World Bipolar Day</a> shines a light on <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.webmd.com/depression/bipolar-disorder-manic-depression" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">bipolar disorder</a>, a condition often misunderstood. But what exactly is bipolar disorder, and how does it differ from unipolar depression? We spoke with <a class="linkable-text" href="https://www.psychiatry.pitt.edu/about-us/our-people/faculty/holly-swartz-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">Holly A. Swartz, MD</a>, professor of psychiatry and president of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, to break it all down. She explains the hallmark signs of mania and hypomania, how stressors can trigger episodes, and the latest treatment options, including therapy and medication. Plus, we explore the powerful impact of stable daily rhythms in managing mood and fostering long-term well-being.</p> <p class="react-spectrum-RichTextEditor-paragraph" dir="ltr"> Resources: <a class="linkable-text" href="http://isbd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">ISBD.org</a>  <a class="linkable-text" href="http://ipsrt.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-testid="linkable-text">IPSRT.org</a></p>

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Every year on March 30th,  shines a light on , a condition often misunderstood. But what exactly is bipolar disorder, and how does it differ from unipolar depression? We spoke with , professor of psychiatry and president of the International Society...