Why your bipolar treatment may include multiple meds — and how to ensure each one still makes sense. Getty Images Over several years of medical management of a chronic illness such as bipolar disorder ...

Starting medication for bipolar disorder isn’t easy — but practical tips from those who’ve been there can make the path a little smoother. Getty Images Managing medication isn’t always easy — but ...

What to know about generic medications for bipolar disorder, how they compare to brand names, and tips for managing changes. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) If you or your loved one has been ...

Susan Johnson graduated from Drake University with a BA in sociology. She is the author of Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping: A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey. Since her diagnosis of bipolar I in 1995, ...

If video is not showing, click here Self-care is basically what it sounds like: care for oneself. It is anything you do to keep yourself well, whether that’s emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, ...

When it comes to living with bipolar disorder, prioritizing your self-care is key in managing symptoms and balancing moods. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) One thing I know about my bipolar ...

Disclosing a bipolar diagnosis isn’t easy — but it can lead to stronger relationships, self-acceptance, and surprising support. Getty Images When it comes to sharing your bipolar disorder diagnosis, ...

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

The bipolar spectrum is wide — and where you fall on it can impact your treatment. Dr. Jim Phelps explains why the labels don’t always fit.

Fieldwork in archaeology helped me understand emotional boundaries, pacing, and the layered process of living with bipolar disorder. Adobe Stock (Photo posed by model) I never expected that brushing ...

Tanya Hvilivitzky has spent more than 30 years in the communications field — a career that has included stints as an investigative journalist, managing editor for a lifestyle and wellness magazine, ...