Circadian rhythm disturbances are a common symptom among individuals with mood
disorders. The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), in the ventral part of the anterior …

Current literature on the effects of chronic stress in general health converges to the concept
of allostatic load (AL). AL is the bodily 'wear and tear'that emerges with sustained allostatic …

Bipolar disorder (BD) has traditionally been thought of as an episodic condition,
characterized by periods of hypomania/mania and depression. However, evidence is …

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by alternating periods of elevated
and depressed mood. Sleep disturbances in bipolar disorder are present during all stages of …

The study of molecular clock mechanisms in psychiatric disorders is gaining significant
interest due to data suggesting that a misalignment between the endogenous circadian …

BACKGROUND: Systematic studies addressing symptoms, signs and temporal aspects of
initial bipolar prodrome are reviewed to identify potential clinical targets for early …

AimsThis review aims to understand the scope of the literature regarding mental health-
related microaggressions towards people affected by mental health problems. MethodsA …

Background Sleep disturbance in bipolar disorder (BD) is common during and between
mood episodes. In recovered (euthymic at least two months) BD patients, we assessed …

Background It is known that sleep disturbance has been considered a trait-marker of mood
disorders. However, the role of disruptions in biological rhythms, such as eating, activity, and …

Aims: This study investigated the consequences caregivers of outpatients with bipolar
disorder are confronted with, the distress they experience and their coping styles. Methods …