Mitochondrial DNA profiles comprise some of the most inclusive and broadly representative genomic databases publicly available, containing diverse haplogroups from all over the world; however, there is less emphasis on mutations' biochemical and neurological impact. Mitochondria's function in calcium regulation is often cited, but few weave in its roles in immunity, bone homeostasis, cytokinesis, and apoptosis. While this approach is apt for increasing statistical significance, it can miss the bigger picture. Currently, there are enough associations-such as the effects of calcium dysregulation, the role of ROS in circadian rhythm determination, and cytokines' interaction with mitochondria-to speculate on causality. This systematic review re-contextualizes previously reported haplotypes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in their biochemical environment, reports on potential systemic effects of altered mitochondria, explores common setbacks for studying bipolar disorders, and suggests new technologies that could ameliorate some of them using a novel graphic representation of each study's findings.