Living with bipolar disorder involves complex changes in the brain. New research looked at how the physical structure of the brain differs in adults with this condition compared to people without it. The study focused on the space inside the skull and the fluids that surround the brain.
Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder had significantly larger volumes of cerebrospinal fluid and intracranial space. They also found larger volumes in the right lateral ventricle, which is a cavity in the brain. These findings suggest that the physical makeup of the brain is different for those managing bipolar disorder.
While these results show clear differences, the data comes from a collection of different studies. This means there is some variation in the results across the board. These findings help us better understand the physical changes in the brain, even if they do not tell us exactly why these changes happen.
