Resources for people living with bipolar disorder and others wanting evidence-backed insights.
Bipolar disorder causes shifts in a person's mood and energy levels. It is usually manageable with a correct diagnosis and suitable treatment and support.
Bipolar disorder can affect children as well as adults. Learn about what it…
People with bipolar disorder and those who care for and about them face unique…
Bipolar disorder affects people of all races, but Black and Hispanic people do…
There are five categories of bipolar disorder. Bipolar I and II occur most frequently…
Bipolar I and II are types of bipolar disorder that involve manic and depressive episodes…
Bipolar II disorder involves episodes of elevated mood and depression. Learn how it…
Some people receive a bipolar disorder diagnosis later in life, which can be difficult…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that involves changes in moods and other…
Symptoms of bipolar disorder include periods of mania and depression. Learn more about the…
Bipolar disorder usually develops in a person’s late teens or early adult years. It may be…
Bipolar disorder is a spectrum disorder. It involves extremes of mood shifts and a range…
Some people with bipolar disorder experience psychosis. The person will feel detached from…
The symptoms of mania in bipolar disorder include high energy levels, euphoria, and…
Dysphoric mania is a common group of symptoms linked to bipolar disorder, including…
Rapid mood swings can occur for many reasons, and most people will experience them…
Bipolar disorder affects mood, but it can also have an impact on stress levels and…
Flight of ideas is a type of thought disorder tied to conditions such as bipolar disorder…
Psychomotor agitation can cause a person to move without meaning. It is a symptom of…
A person with bipolar disorder may speak rapidly and erratically during a manic episode…
If a person has a close relative with bipolar disorder, there is a higher chance of them…
Bipolar disorder has a strong genetic component, but there are other factors in the…
To receive a bipolar disorder diagnosis, a person must have a manic episode, a depressive…
A doctor typically diagnoses bipolar disorder by taking a thorough history and performing…
Although borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share some similar symptoms…
Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have some similarities, but there are key differences…
Although ADHD and bipolar disorder can share some symptoms, they are different conditions…
Some people have both bipolar disorder and autism. These seem to share some symptoms, but…
Bipolar disorder and depression have some similarities, and this can make diagnosis hard…
About half of people with bipolar disorder also have an anxiety disorder. Learn more.
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Bipolar disorder involves extreme changes of moods and other symptoms. In rapid-cycling…
Hypomania, different from mania, is common in some specific mental health conditions. Read…
Bipolar disorder causes alterations in mood, leading to depressive and manic or hypomanic…
Many people with bipolar disorder find that some symptoms can lead to risky sexual…
What is the link between being gay and having bipolar disorder? Read on to learn more…
People with bipolar disorder may experience a worsening of symptoms before or during…
Having a parent with bipolar disorder can pose challenges, such as recognizing when they…
There is a variety of medications that can help manage bipolar disorder, including…
Mood stabilizers, such as lithium, can help treat a range of conditions, including bipolar…
This article explores what lithium is and the conditions it can treat. It also describes…
Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) are prescription drugs that treat bipolar…
Latuda (lurasidone) is a prescription tablet that’s used to treat bipolar depression and…
Vraylar (cariprazine) is a prescription capsule used to treat bipolar I disorder and…
Mental health conditions affect many people in the United States. Learn more about the…
People with bipolar disorder can experience episodes of depression. They can manage these…
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness but a number of lifestyle remedies and…
Therapy is a form of treatment aimed at resolving mental or emotional issues. There are…
Talk therapy is another name for psychotherapy, describing the process by which a person…
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term talking therapy where a professional…
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help people manage mental health…
Some individuals with mental health problems may find value in alternative therapies, such…
Bipolar disorder is a long term mental health condition. Although there is currently no…
Anecdotal evidence suggests that people with bipolar disorder are more likely to tell lies.
Some people with bipolar disorder experience irritability leading to anger, even though…
Bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are different mental health…
A delusion of grandeur is a false belief in one’s importance or greatness. A person may…
The relationship between alcohol and bipolar disorder is complex. Bipolar disorder…
Though scientists are unsure, there are many anecdotal claims that cannabis may be…
Cyclothymia is a type of mood disorder in which a person experiences periods of mild…
