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

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 ...

Is bipolar disorder a part of the person, or does it define them? People living with this brain-based condition offer their own perceptions. The words we use can shape our thoughts and understanding ...

During bipolar depression, it is hard not to see my life as one gigantic bipolar tornado. My perspective of the world narrows and darkens, and hopelessness finds its way back into my life. I have been ...

Hypersexuality associated with manic or hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder can pose risks to a person’s relationships, health, and safety. Because of the potential for risky behavior, ...

Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Here are some tips to help you become ‘unstuck’ and continue on your journey toward stability. By a fairly young age, most people develop a set of deeply ingrained ...

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 ...

I’m in Treatment for Bipolar Disorder, so Why Do I Need Self-Management? The treatment team that includes you is the most powerful team! Self-management has a proven track record of effectiveness for ...

Chamique Holdsclaw battled back to recovery from a long journey through bipolar depression and became an advocate for better awareness among athletes and African Americans. A documentary about WNBA ...

From small-town girl to pop supernova, this queer singer-songwriter tops the charts and gives back, all while living with ...