U-Cincinnati gets big federal grant to research slowing the progression of bipolar disorder

University of Cincinnati researchers received a $9 million federal grant to personalize treatments for bipolar disorder and finding ways to keep the disease from progressing, according to an article in The (Cincinnati) Enquirer.

The National Institute of Mental Health money will pay for setting up the Bipolar Disorder Imaging and Treatment Research Center at UC’s College of Medicine.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects about 6 million Americans. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Symptoms include dramatic shifts in mood, energy levels and ability to function.