For women with bipolar, menopause can bring extra challenges. Here’s what to know and how to manage both during this life ...

Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, ...

Gratitude, though simple, has the power to transform your perspective and enrich daily life. When navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder — particularly depression and anxiety — practicing ...

When I grew up, people didn’t talk about bipolar disorder, but kids today need us to be open and honest about mental health ...

The holiday season isn’t always like it’s depicted in heartwarming TV specials — as those of us living with bipolar disorder likely already know. Sometimes, certain smells or objects trigger happy ...

“Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness,” ancient Greek poet Euripides once said. What was true in ancient times still holds true today. Our most valuable, most important ...

With the right care, bipolar disorder can be managed, but since not all treatments work for everyone, it’s essential to explore your options with your healthcare provider. Bipolar disorder is unique ...

Hearing that you have bipolar disorder can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming, even if you suspected it or felt some relief in finally getting answers. This diagnosis often stirs up a wave of ...

I whined to my mom about how difficult middle age seems to be: the angst, never-ending worry, deep regrets, fears for the future, and my obnoxiously changing body’s aches and pains. She chuckled ...

Bipolar disorder affects everyone differently, and the severity of symptoms can vary just as much. Your experience with depressive, manic, or hypomanic episodes might not look like someone else’s, and ...

For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix. As a college student, it’s challenging to balance routines, like getting ...