Start the new year with mood-boosting practices for bipolar disorder, and discover tools for achieving balance through winter’s challenges. With winter in full swing, the shorter days and colder ...

Waiting until spring to set resolutions makes them feel less like work and more like inspiring ideas, which works better for me and my bipolar disorder. With bipolar disorder, it can be hard to keep ...

Discover how metabolic ketogenic therapy differs from the popular diet trend and its potential benefits for bipolar disorder.

Reading memoirs and nonfiction about bipolar disorder helps connect with those living with this brain-based condition, whether you have it or love someone who does. When it comes to bipolar disorder, ...

If you’re unsure what triggers your irritability, try tracking it. Use your phone’s Notes app, a mood-tracking app, or a good old-fashioned paper journal. As the saying goes, “prevention is the best ...

For women with bipolar, menopause can bring extra challenges. Here’s what to know and how to manage both during this life transition. The time surrounding menopause can be difficult for any woman: ...

Hope R. dated several men after she was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder in 2004, but none of the relationships lasted long enough to make her mental health an issue. When she developed feelings for ...

I know how important it is to protect the reputation of bipolar disorder in the general public. We don’t want people thinking we are dangerous, scary, “crazy” people who can’t be trusted. But I feel ...

Gratitude, though simple, has the power to transform your perspective and enrich daily life. When navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder — particularly depression and anxiety — practicing ...

After my own diagnosis of bipolar, I realized I felt scared every time I was happy. I was afraid that maybe this would turn into mania again, and I didn’t want that to happen. But I think we need to ...

If you’re dealing with hypersexuality as a part of your bipolar disorder, you’re likely no stranger to an unusually relentless focus on sexual thoughts. It’s not uncommon for many to engage in casual ...