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

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 ...

Medications play a crucial role in managing bipolar disorder, helping to stabilize mood swings and prevent the extreme highs of mania and the lows of depression. Finding the proper medication can take ...

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

For college students, sticking to a sleep schedule is a challenge — and even more so when you add bipolar disorder to the mix ...

The symptoms and mood swings of bipolar disorder can complicate relationships. Here are some ways I’ve made — and kept — friends. Making friends expands our social circle and can bring benefits to our ...

Then stress kicks in, and stress triggers my anxiety. That makes things worse. If I go more than a couple of days without getting enough sleep, I end up on the couch, just spending the day trying to ...

In 2013, fed up with weight gain as a side effect, I decided to stop taking a key medication to treat my bipolar disorder. I notified my psychiatrist, and she tried to find me a replacement. But ...

When the holidays feel complicated and emotionally taxing, simplifying plans and expectations can reduce anxiety, especially if you have bipolar disorder. As a working mom, simplifying the holiday ...