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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...