Rates of bipolar disorder diagnoses have been rising for decades, causing concern among experts that the condition is overdiagnosed. Because bipolar disorder overlaps with other illnesses, ...

Bipolar disorder is one of the most concerning mental health conditions that is becoming worse because of the lack of conversation and awareness. The article pulls the curtain off the alarming ...

Well-intentioned comments can leave lasting scars. For people living with bipolar disorder, certain phrases—often said casually—can trigger pain, anger, sadness, and deep misunderstanding.

Experts explain why the health and human services secretary's claims should be carefully examined.

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

A massive reference book of mental health conditions known as the “bible” of psychiatry is going to change. The fifth and ...

Dr. Igor Galynker answers the question: 'Can Bipolar Disorder Occur At Any Age?' — -- Question: Do people of all ages get bipolar disorder, and how does bipolar disorder manifest itself at ...

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with music journalist and mental health advocate Kiana Fitzgerald about the latest public apology from the artist formerly known as Kanye West.

This post is in response to Depression in Children: Proof of Bipolar Disorder By Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. I want to respond to my esteemed colleague, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, Director of the Mood Disorder ...

Ye, who attributes his bipolar disorder to brain damage from a car crash that happened 25 years ago, says he "lost touch with ...

Convinced that her medication for bipolar disorder clouded her judgment, Homeland’s protagonist began the show’s third season self-medicating with exercise and alternative therapies. And doctors say ...