From recent research on trauma to advances in genetics, here are 5 new developments in the world of bipolar disorder.

The comic’s new special, ‘Four Pills’, blends dark humor and personal storytelling to capture the emotional truth of bipolar ...

During bipolar mood episodes, cultivating a sense of hope may feel impossible or pointless — at first. Yet science supports building the habit of pursuing brighter possibilities Our thinking around ...

Symptoms of bipolar disorder can feel confusing, so it comes as no surprise that managing the symptoms of this often-misunderstood brain-based health condition can seem like an enormous undertaking.

In a previous blog, ‘6 Things I Didn’t Realize About Taking Antipsychotics’, I wrote about some of the impacts that taking antipsychotics can have on your life. But I don’t just take antipsychotics ...

Whether you go undiagnosed for years or are diagnosed at the first onset of symptoms, hearing the words “bipolar disorder” can shift your entire sense of self — and change how you relate to the world, ...

To handle my shifting moods — from deep depression to challenging mania — I decided to give them names. Naming my moods helps me recognize what’s happening and reminds me that I’m more than my ...

Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, whether you have it or love someone who does. When it comes to bipolar disorder, ...

Small lifestyle tweaks can go a long way in supporting mood stability and managing bipolar disorder day to day. Symptoms of bipolar disorder can feel confusing, so it comes as no surprise that ...

At 18 years old I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder and a few months later, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was shattering. I had just come to terms with my mental health conditions ...

Bipolar disorder can upend your life in unexpected ways. Yet these four ‘rules’ have helped me turn my setbacks into comebacks. When I was unloading my gear into my humid dorm room at the start of my ...