The phrase “for your own good” is usually attached to something you know you’re not going to like — such as ending up in the hospital because of an episode of severe bipolar depression or mania. But ...

Returning home after a severe bipolar episode can disrupt medication, sleep, and daily life. Here’s how to prepare. Some years ago, I was discharged from a psychiatric hospital after a stay for mania ...

Too often, self-care gets painted as a luxury — bubble baths, scented candles, or meditating in silence. For many men, that image can feel out of reach or even unappealing, as though caring for ...

When you know a friend well, you often notice small changes in their mood or behavior before anyone else does. In bipolar disorder, these changes — sometimes called red flags or early warning signs — ...

Living with bipolar disorder can sometimes feel like trying to maintain a delicate balance. Ongoing stressors — such as pressure at work, financial strains, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, or ...

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 ...

When we talk about bipolar disorder, the focus often lands on the highs of mania and hypomania or the lows of depression. But if you — or a loved one — live with bipolar disorder, you may also notice ...

That quick jolt from an energy drink might feel like the perfect pick-me-up when you’re running low on energy. But if you have bipolar disorder, the high levels of caffeine and stimulants in these ...

Discover real experiences from our bipolar community on the potential benefits and challenges of ketogenic therapy for mood stability and metabolic health. Metabolic psychiatry is a growing field that ...

I’ve lived with bipolar disorder since 1981 — right around the time “manic depression” was renamed. Over these four decades, I’ve learned many lessons — some the hard way. Over time, I learned many ...

When it comes to treating bipolar disorder, medication, talk therapy, and lifestyle changes are the cornerstones of care. These methods work well for most people, helping manage mood swings and bring ...

Like the rest of us, researchers studying bipolar disorder are trying to figure out how the latest technology can help them work smarter. Increasingly, that means crunching enormous amounts of data, ...