Rula reports five common triggers of bipolar disorder: stress, sleep issues, seasonal changes, substance use, and hormonal ...

It's common for teenagers go through emotional ups and downs and do things that don't seem rational. Learn the two hallmark ...

In the extreme, bipolar disorder — formerly known as manic-depression — encompasses moods that can range from extremely energized behavior to sad and hopeless periods. Michael Dicharry, MD “People are ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Women are more likely than men to develop bipolar 2 disorder, a subtype of the condition characterized by longer and more frequent episodes of depressive symptoms than bipolar 1. Bipolar disorder is a ...

Bipolar support groups offer emotional support from other people who understand what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. They’re not a substitute for professional care or therapy, but they are a ...

If you’ve been treated for your bipolar I symptoms, your doctor has likely mentioned how mega important medications are. In addition to regular therapy visits, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, ...