Stephanie Pironne says her daughter Lila was always a child who was well-behaved. From preschool through elementary school, she was described by her teachers as having a kind and cheerful nature. When ...

At the recent American Psychiatric Association (APA) meeting in San Francisco, California, a number of symposia addressed bipolar and depressive conditions. Another session examined recent biological ...

Recently, a colleague who has done research on life events and bipolar disorder published a blog posting about some of my ideas regarding how mood illnesses can help leadership. My view was that many ...

Mood varies from hour-to-hour, day-to-day and healthy mood regulation involves choosing activities that help settle one's mood. However, in situations where personal choices of activities are ...

Recently, a colleague who has done research on life events and bipolar disorder published a blog posting about some of my ideas regarding how mood illnesses can help leadership. My view was that many ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 13-year-old daughter has become very moody, which I realize is normal for this age. But, I’m concerned she may be depressed. What is the difference between typical teen behavior ...

The term and even diagnosis of “depression” can have different meanings and consequences. Depression can be a normal mood state, a clinical disorder, and even a disease. If your favorite soccer team ...