Upon being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the age of 24, Charlotte, a budding singer-songwriter, wasn't particularly angry, upset, or surprised. Her first thought after hearing the news? That ...

Bipolar depression can feel endless, but evidence-based treatments and small steps can make recovery possible. When Sara F. of Massachusetts has a hypomanic episode, she copes okay. Her hypomania ...

Bipolar disorder affects about 1-2% of the population. It's characterised by manic episodes, depressive episodes, and potentially some psychosis. Katherine Ponte spoke to INSIDER about what it's been ...

Bipolar disorder refers to a group of complex mental health disorders that affects about 4.4% of all people in the US at some point in their lives — one of the highest rates globally. People with ...

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 ...

What is classified as a bipolar-spectrum illness and rapidly cycles, but has no major depressive, manic, hypomanic, or mixed episodes? Give up? Cyclothymia. This perplexing mood roller coaster may be ...

After being diagnosed, a person with bipolar 1 disorder and their healthcare team will settle on a treatment plan. One thing that plan should always include? A psychoeducation program. Psychoeducation ...

If you have bipolar 1 disorder, you can enhance your management of it with self-care, such as relaxation techniques, a healthy diet, and exercise. Living with bipolar 1 disorder can be challenging.

These weight loss and diabetes meds are raising hopes — and questions — in the bipolar community. Here’s what to know before trying them. Key Takeaways GLP-1 agonists (GLP-1s), a class of medications ...