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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Hypomania — and even mania — has a certain allure, including increased energy, productivity, and excitement, especially after emerging from bipolar depression. Although the thought of “giving up” ...

Besides classic complaints of hot flashes and cold sweats, menopause symptoms also include insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog and memory blips. (Estrogen plays a role not ...

Frustrated by mental fogginess? Finding the right words just out of reach? You’re not alone — up to one-third of those with bipolar have similar difficulties. Here’s what you need to know. Whether ...