One study suggested that nearly 23 percent of people with bipolar disorder might be considered “high-functioning” — meaning ...

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share symptoms but are distinct. Learn how to tell them apart and why ...

Antipsychotic medications are a mainstay of bipolar disorder treatment, but for some people, these drugs come with the side effect of tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary, ...

An expert perspective — grounded in clinical knowledge and lived experience with bipolar — clears up the confusion. Trigger warning: this article contains a clinical discussion of suicide, which may ...

Stress can worsen bipolar symptoms. Here’s how I learned to manage both with small, meaningful changes. In 2021, I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, which wasn’t great for my mental health.

I can’t recall a single mental health professional who hasn’t emphasized one key point: The way I talk to myself plays a major role in how I live with and respond to my bipolar disorder. My mood ...

Positive self-talk is something I can do anytime, anywhere, to help my mood symptoms, especially depression, mania, and anxiety. I can’t recall a single mental health professional who hasn’t ...

Clutter can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression, especially for those with bipolar disorder. While decluttering can be difficult, certain strategies can help. What’s happening around you affects ...

Finding the care you need for bipolar disorder can feel daunting. For many, the journey is filled with long wait times, high costs, and a frustrating lack of specialists. If you or a loved one is ...

Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just in managing symptoms alongside a full life but also in navigating the complexities of the mental health care system. Mental health ...