The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
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In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood, energy, and perceptions; then, I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by extremes of energy and mood, e.g., mania and depression. I outline the mechanisms through which bipolar disorder manifests in the brain, including deficits of interoception and reduced connections between the parietal and limbic systems. I also outline how treatment options (such as lithium) work in part through homeostatic plasticity.’ I discuss not only lithium but also the treatment of bipolar with ketamine, different talk therapies, electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and nutraceuticals, including Omega-3 and Inositol supplementation. This episode should interest anyone who has or knows someone with bipolar disorder and, more broadly, those interested in how the brain works to create a balance between thoughts, energy levels, focus, and mood.
For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Bipolar Disorder
(00:03:42) Tool: Appetite Suppression & GLP-1, Parallel Pathways, Yerba Mate
(00:9:19) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT
(00:14:24) Prevalence & Severity of Bipolar Disorder
(00:16:30) Bipolar Disorder I, Diagnostic Criteria of Mania
(00:28:58) Bipolar Disorder II, Individual Variability
(00:33:07) Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II: Manic, Depressive & Symptom-Free States
(00:38:20) Consequences of Bipolar Disorder, Heritability
(00:46:53) Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
(00:51:51) Mania & Depression, Negative Impacts
(00:53:06) History of Lithium Treatment
(01:02:44) Lithium Treatment & Side-Effects
(01:05:05) Effects of Lithium: BDNF, Anti-inflammatory & Neuroprotection
(01:10:10) Neural Circuits of Bipolar Disorder, Interoception, Hyper- vs. Hypoactivity
(01:17:11) Neural States & Mania, Parietal Lobe & Limbic System
(01:22:58) Homeostatic Plasticity, Synaptic Scaling, Lithium & Ketamine
(01:36:00) Talk Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy
(01:43:18) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
(01:48:01) Psylocibin, Cannabis
(01:51:50) Lifestyle Support, Supplements: Inositol & Omega-3 Fatty Acids
(02:03:31) Omega-3s, Membrane Fluidity & Neuroplasticity
(02:06:44) Mania, Creativity & Occupations
(02:15:33) Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis, Neural Circuits & Treatment
(02:17:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network Newsletter
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac
Disclaimer
In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood, energy, and perceptions; then, I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by extremes of energy and mood, e.g., mania and depression. I outline the mechanisms through which bipolar disorder manifests in the brain, including deficits of interoception and reduced connections between the parietal and limbic systems. I also outline how treatment options (such as lithium) work in part through homeostatic plasticity.’ I discuss not only lithium but also the treatment of bipolar with ketamine, different talk therapies, electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and nutraceuticals, including Omega-3 and Inositol supplementation. This episode should interest anyone who has or knows someone with bipolar disorder and, more broadly, those interested in how the brain works to create a balance between thoughts, energy levels, focus, and mood.
For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
AG1: https://athleticgreens.com/huberman
LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlab
Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman
Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Bipolar Disorder
(00:03:42) Tool: Appetite Suppression & GLP-1, Parallel Pathways, Yerba Mate
(00:9:19) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT
(00:14:24) Prevalence & Severity of Bipolar Disorder
(00:16:30) Bipolar Disorder I, Diagnostic Criteria of Mania
(00:28:58) Bipolar Disorder II, Individual Variability
(00:33:07) Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II: Manic, Depressive & Symptom-Free States
(00:38:20) Consequences of Bipolar Disorder, Heritability
(00:46:53) Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
(00:51:51) Mania & Depression, Negative Impacts
(00:53:06) History of Lithium Treatment
(01:02:44) Lithium Treatment & Side-Effects
(01:05:05) Effects of Lithium: BDNF, Anti-inflammatory & Neuroprotection
(01:10:10) Neural Circuits of Bipolar Disorder, Interoception, Hyper- vs. Hypoactivity
(01:17:11) Neural States & Mania, Parietal Lobe & Limbic System
(01:22:58) Homeostatic Plasticity, Synaptic Scaling, Lithium & Ketamine
(01:36:00) Talk Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy
(01:43:18) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
(01:48:01) Psylocibin, Cannabis
(01:51:50) Lifestyle Support, Supplements: Inositol & Omega-3 Fatty Acids
(02:03:31) Omega-3s, Membrane Fluidity & Neuroplasticity
(02:06:44) Mania, Creativity & Occupations
(02:15:33) Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis, Neural Circuits & Treatment
(02:17:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous Supplements, Instagram, Twitter, Neural Network Newsletter
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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.