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.

The majority of people with bipolar disorder have experienced ‘bipolar anger,’ a level of rage outside the ‘normal’ range. But, what exactly is it? Understanding Anger in Bipolar Disorder There are ...

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, ...

Mood episodes can derail daily life. These real-life accounts show how people recover and move forward. Getty Images Bouncing back after a mood episode isn’t always easy — and what helps can be deeply ...

Even with treatment and stability, bipolar episodes can come back. Here’s how to spot the signs and strengthen your prevention plan. Getty Images Doctors never talked to Elly L. about “relapse.” ...

Sleep isn’t just a symptom — it’s a mood regulator. Find out how bipolar disorder impacts sleep and how you can build healthier sleep habits. Getty Images Most nights, Will J. has no interest in going ...

From walking and puzzles to creative expression and self-care, these strategies can help reduce stress and bring emotional relief. Getty Images During times of stress, anxiety can ramp up — and when ...

Key Takeaways New research has linked two rare genes to lithium response in bipolar disorder. Mutations in HECTD2 and AKAP11 may affect a protein targeted by lithium, offering clues to why it helps ...

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 ...

Living with bipolar disorder and racial bias, I’ve learned to find strength and healing in the labels I choose — and reject the ones that try to limit me. Nicola Katie/Getty Images (Stock photo posed ...

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 Getty Images (Stock ...

Small lifestyle tweaks can go a long way in supporting mood stability and managing bipolar disorder day to day. Eva Katalin/Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) Symptoms of bipolar disorder can ...