From recent research on trauma to advances in genetics, here are 5 new developments in the world of bipolar disorder.

I sat at dusk, my arms around my knees, at the junction of a turbulent and muddy river and the slow, dark water of an ocean inlet. As I sat at the convergence of two vastly different and yet similar ...

Actor, writer, director, and acclaimed stand-up comic Cameron Esposito has never been one to shy away from hard truths. But in Four Pills — a new comedy special written and directed by Esposito, now ...

Symptoms of bipolar disorder can feel confusing, so it comes as no surprise that managing the symptoms of this often-misunderstood brain-based health condition can seem like an enormous undertaking.

One of the many conundrums that people who live with bipolar disorder deal with are mood states that are, well, not so great — but not totally debilitating, either. You’re plagued by a low feeling, ...

During bipolar mood episodes, cultivating a sense of hope may feel impossible or pointless — at first. Yet science supports building the habit of pursuing brighter possibilities Our thinking around ...

Whether you go undiagnosed for years or are diagnosed at the first onset of symptoms, hearing the words “bipolar disorder” can shift your entire sense of self — and change how you relate to the world, ...

At 18 years old I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder and a few months later, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It was shattering. I had just come to terms with my mental health conditions ...

My Doctor Says I’m ‘Doing Well,’ but I Don’t Think So. Is It True That I Can Look Better Than I Feel? It can happen that your doctor is convinced you’re “doing well,” when you don’t think so. If this ...

If you’ve ever searched for natural ways to support your mood stability, chances are you’ve come across omega-3 fatty acids. Found in fatty fish, flaxseeds, and supplements, these healthy fats are ...