I often feel as if I’ve stepped back in time when I get really sick. I think, How could this happen again? I’ve worked so hard to get where I am! I remember telling this to my therapist after I ...

New studies reveal how lingering bipolar disorder symptoms and childhood trauma affect the brain, plus what your child's ...

Are we too attached to our digital devices? That question has been debated for nearly as long as the iPhone has been around. At first, the conversation centered around stress — specifically, how cell ...

If you go into my mom’s garage, you might see a bag full of dishes and clothes. Another bag may hold noodles, rice, and a few cans of food. You may even see a tub filled with jewelry supplies and ...

Finding out you have bipolar disorder can be really tough and overwhelming, even if you had your suspicions or felt some relief at finally having answers. Getting this diagnosis can bring up a lot of ...

Actor Sean Astin shared a profound and complex relationship with his mother, Patty Duke, colored by both personal challenges and deep admiration. Duke, celebrated for her acting talent, lived with ...

If you have a psychiatrist on your bipolar disorder treatment team, ask yourself this: Are you getting the most out of your relationship? Do you come prepared for your appointments with solid ...

Getting something stuck in your head — the catchy chorus of a song, a gruesome image from the news — can be annoying for anyone. But annoying can become alarming when intrusive thoughts, worries, or ...

The coming of spring and summer reenergizes all the senses. The warm sun, the beauty of nature, the smell of flowers, the sound of a soft breeze through the willows — it is all so stimulating and so ...

It helps to remember that triggers and early warning signs aren’t the same thing. Early warning signs can look different for everyone. Some can suggest mania or hypomania, while others may indicate ...

When painful thoughts repeat during bipolar depression, they can feel hard to escape. These strategies can help you break the cycle. My brain has a recording-and-playback groove that starts up ...

Bruce Springsteen has never shied away from talking about his lifelong experience with depression — a challenge he’s worked hard to manage for decades, even while living in the spotlight. In a recent ...