Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. NIMH defines bipolar disorder as a ...

After successfully managing her bipolar 2 disorder for two years, Penny S., 63, an artist splitting her time between New Zealand and the United Kingdom, faced an unexpected challenge. While on a trip ...

Growing up in northern Virginia, Ola was a skinny and anxious preteen. She got good grades, but she was withdrawn and easily distracted. She ate little; the textures of some foods did not seem right.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, energy, and the ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings that include emotional highs, called ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes a person to experience extreme changes in mood, energy, and behavior. These changes go beyond normal ups and downs and can affect daily life, ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by dramatic mood episodes that include mania or hypomania. These “high” moods alternate with periods of depression. People who ...

When you’re living with a stigmatized mental illness like bipolar disorder, opening up to romantic partners can be tough. A married couple and a single woman share their stories. A mental health ...