Bipolar Disorder

Bodies in Motion: Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder and the Brain

See what parts of the brain are the most receptive to neurotransmitters, chemicals that allow brain cells to communicate.

Function of Neurotransmitters

Learn how neurotransmitters function in the brain and how their levels affect mood.

Serotonin and Mood

Learn how serotonin, an important neurotransmitter for moods, is used in the brain.

SSRIs

Learn how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, affect brain chemistry to elevate mood.

Normal GABA Receptors

See how GABA receptors can affect mood, namely anxiety.

GABA Receptors and Benzodiazepines

Explore how benzodiazepines affect GABA receptors to help with symptoms of anxiety.

Sodium-Potassium Pump and Your Brain

Learn how the exchange of ions and molecules in cells can have a profound impact on your mood.

Lithium

Learn how a popular mood-stabilizing drug affects nervous cells and helps the brain run smoother.

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