When I grew up, people didn’t talk about bipolar disorder, but kids today need us to be open and honest about mental health ...

With the right care, bipolar disorder can be managed, but since not all treatments work for everyone, it’s essential to explore your options with your healthcare provider. Bipolar disorder is unique ...

Competitive athletes have unique vulnerabilities to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar. Despite the inherent stigma, professional athletes continue to publicly share ...

Hearing that you have bipolar disorder can be incredibly difficult and overwhelming, even if you suspected it or felt some relief in finally getting answers. This diagnosis often stirs up a wave of ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

For all the emphasis we put on maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships, there is a surprising amount of confusion about what personal boundaries really are, how to create them, and how to ...

Research is exploring the metabolic roots of mental health conditions. Ketogenic therapy, aimed at improving metabolic health, shows promising results for bipolar disorder. Rigorous clinical trials ...

Several elements must be present to diagnose a manic episode. First, there must be a distinct period during which there are marked changes in mood—abnormally elevated (on top of the world), expansive ...

When we’re experiencing the lows of bipolar disorder and want a quick pick-me-up, indulging a sugar craving is tempting. But to stabilize our mood, we can learn to kick our sweet tooth to the curb. It ...

Here are the classical clinical symptoms of bipolar disorder, as listed in the DSM-IV, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Five or more of the following symptoms must be present ...

“Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness,” ancient Greek poet Euripides once said. What was true in ancient times still holds true today. Our most valuable, most important ...