No matter how long you’ve been caring for a loved one who has bipolar disorder, it’s never easy to see signs of recklessness, irritability, or depression — especially if their comments or behaviors ...

Being your own advocate — or supporting a loved one — can help you access better care, navigate insurance, and feel more in control. Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

This new blog column aims to provide a “deep dive” into the science-backed, therapeutic skills that can help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and enriched lives. Mood-stabilizing medication ...

When political tension affects bipolar disorder, clear boundaries and media limits can help you stay grounded. The constant roar of election cycles, nonstop news, and social media can feel like a ...

Following the high profile suicide of iconic fashion designer Kate Spade, we are shedding light on a silent killer. Bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder) ...

People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams "personalize" just for them, based on tests. But care for mental health conditions hasn't ...

This is part 5 of a 5-part series about my service and success, followed by mental health disaster, recovery, and a new life. Bipolar disorder can strike anyone, regardless of gender, race, education, ...