Melvin McInnis, MD, FRCPsych, is the Thomas B. and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression and director of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Understanding your place on the bipolar spectrum can bring greater insight — and guide more effective treatment options, says psychiatrist Jim Phelps, MD. Editor’s NoteWe’re excited to launch a new ...

With over 30 years of experience, psychiatrist Jim Phelps, MD, is a renowned expert on the mood spectrum, with a special focus on the nuanced conditions between major depression and bipolar disorder.

Carnie Wilson, daughter of the late Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson, lends her voice to a campaign raising awareness of tardive dyskinesia. ConnectING With Carnie Few outside the mental health field have ...

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 ...

Alan Lantieri is an award-winning author known for his books, Dancing on the Edge, A Personal and Visual Odyssey Through Manic Depression, and Divine Restoration, Life After Manic Depression. After ...