For many people who have bipolar I, lithium is that most elusive of pharmacological treatments, the “magic bullet”—a single intervention that completely eliminates the symptoms of a disease. Since the ...

Learn what’s not true — and what is — when it comes to bipolar disorder, with information from experts, backed by data from ...

When it comes to diagnosing mood disorders or personality disorders, it’s important to recognize that there is often a great amount of variability in how a particular disorder might manifest. While ...

My depression is dark and my mania is wild, but I am not my illness. Here is what living with bipolar really feels like. I can’t name a single person with bipolar disorder who doesn’t have that one ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their stories.

Dr. Roy Perlis answers the question: 'What If I Think I Have Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: What do I do if I think I have bipolar disorder? Answer: If you think you have bipolar disorder -- ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Living with bipolar disorder is like riding a roller coaster that you didn’t choose to get on, and one that never stops. It is a life marked by extreme highs ...

But for a portion of pregnant and postpartum women who screen positive for depression, the true diagnosis is something else. Around 1 in 5 women initially diagnosed with postpartum depression will ...

In 2021, I built a small but amazing team and founded a boutique mental health marketing company, Priceless Copy. One year into running my business, life took an unexpected turn. I discovered a ...

Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Breakout queer pop star Cha p pell Roan recently canceled two festival appearances and has since been called “unprofessional” and “not built for fame” by fans-turned-trolls. Yet those same fans likely ...