Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder defined by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with episodes of depression, separated by periods of relative stability. Manic episodes feature elevated or irritable mood, increased energy and activity, reduced need for sleep, grandiosity, and impaired judg…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 69× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2640-690X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder defined by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania alternating with episodes of depression, separated by periods of relative stability. Manic episodes feature elevated or irritable mood, increased energy and activity, reduced need for sleep, grandiosity, and impaired judgement, while depressive episodes bring persistent low mood, anhedonia, and functional impairment. The condition spans a spectrum that includes bipolar I disorder, defined by full manic episodes, and bipolar II disorder, characterized by hypomania and depression, and it carries substantial risk of disability, comorbidity, and suicide when inadequately treated. Its pathophysiology involves genetic vulnerability interacting with neurobiological dysregulation of neurotransmission, circadian rhythm, and stress-response systems, together with psychosocial precipitants. In family and primary care, recognition, differentiation from unipolar depression, and coordination of long-term management are important, since treatment combines mood-stabilizing and other pharmacotherapy with psychosocial interventions. Research relevant to this area examines psychosocial interventions in bipolar disorder, the psychosocial factors and comorbidity associated with recovery, the role of religion, social context, and stress in mental health, and related approaches to depression and mood regulation. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research relevant to Family Medicine, including the recognition, psychosocial dimensions, and management of bipolar disorder and related mood disorders.

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.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Bipolar Disorder, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Family Medicine (ISSN 2640-690X).

Journal editorial board
Dr. John P. Bartkowski · United States Dr. Angela Pia Cazzolla · Italy Dr. Ian James Martins · Australia

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