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Bipolar disorder: Myths vs. realities about the chronic mood swings

Bipolar disorder affects 7 million U.S. patients but still is often misunderstood. Two experts separate myths from facts and discuss treatment options in this MedBlog.

Breakthroughs in depression research lead to more effective treatments

For many years, patients had to endure a trial-and-error process that often mismatched them with antidepressants. But through the power of UT Southwestern's research, doctors can use a blood test, brain imaging, and artificial intelligence to provide effective and biologically backed treatment for depression.