From ‘sickness’ to ‘stability,’ the way we talk about bipolar disorder can shape how others see us — and how we see ourselves.

It’s so frustrating when you’ve been doing so well for so long, and then, out of nowhere, you experience a return of symptoms. The disappointment is profound, and the setback is painful. A relapse of ...

Between celebrities opening up about their bipolar disorder, more accurate representations of bipolar in the media, and greater open dialogue about mental health in general, some might say that the ...

When pleasurable pastimes like shopping, gaming, or social media cross the line from enjoyable to excessive, it may be time to tame your bipolar-related overindulgences. Going on a shopping spree.

So, it is stigmatizing advice that is just not helpful. Better advice would be: “You seem upset. Is there something that I can help you with?” Or, just simply ask them how they are doing. Say, “How ...

In an effort to combat the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health conditions, I’ve been writing and speaking publicly about my experiences with bipolar disorder for nearly a decade. In ...

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal development and resilience in their everyday lives. In the 20 years since she was ...

I have found that there is plenty of stigma when it comes to the wider world’s perception of mental health hospitals and the psychiatric ward. Furthermore, going to a mental health hospital is often a ...

Lithium, a cornerstone in bipolar disorder treatment, requires discussing management considerations with your doctor to tailor treatment to your needs. Lithium has a long and storied history in ...

With bipolar disorder, impulsivity can hijack decision-making. But there are ways to take back control — and feel confident in your choices again. You’re in the checkout aisle at the supermarket when ...

Bipolar disorder’s hallmark symptom is alternating periods of emotional highs and lows. In fact, that’s where the name “bipolar” comes from — moving between two (“bi”) opposites (“polar”). It’s not ...