For women in their thirties and forties, hormonal shifts like the menstrual cycle and perimenopause can disrupt bipolar ...

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 ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their stories.

Mood tracking can be an effective tool for managing and preventing bipolar disorder episodes. Here’s how it works. Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming at times. The shifts between ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

Bipolar disorder is one of the most concerning mental health conditions that is becoming worse because of the lack of ...

"I'm not the kind of person who likes to shout out my personal issues from the rooftops, but with my bipolar becoming public, I hope fellow sufferers will know it's completely controllable. I hope I ...

Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are two conditions that have many differences between them. A class of medicines called antipsychotics can be used to treat both conditions but may cause unwanted ...

Researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic ...