Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), ...

Gay people may be more likely to experience difficulties with their mental health. This is mainly the result of the stigma and discrimination they face. Being lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) may ...

Understanding how mood episodes, low energy, and distorted thinking can lead to distancing from loved ones. In the decades I’ve lived with bipolar, and worked with countless others who do, I’ve found ...

There are skills that can help you resist the urge to act on impulse when you are experiencing hypomania. Source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay Some people notice that they engage in more impulsive ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Some mental conditions can make day-to-day living difficult. In You're Not Alone, we highlight how people cope with their emotions and manage their conditions on a daily basis. We include products we ...

Women are more likely than men to develop bipolar 2 disorder, a subtype of the condition characterized by longer and more frequent episodes of depressive symptoms than bipolar 1. Bipolar disorder is a ...

Symptoms, warning signs, and early treatment for young adults with bipolar disorder. Exploring the symptoms, warning signs, and early treatment options for adolescents and young adults with bipolar ...

Over the last 2 decades, there have been huge advancements in the treatment of bipolar disorder. We’ve learned that there are several types: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic. All present ...

If you’ve been treated for your bipolar I symptoms, your doctor has likely mentioned how mega important medications are. In addition to regular therapy visits, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, ...

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 ...

David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Colorado and a nationally recognized expert on bipolar disorder. The creator of a family focused psychotherapy for the ...