The bipolar spectrum is wide — and where you fall on it can impact your treatment. Dr. Jim Phelps explains why the labels don’t always fit.

Bipolar depression rarely strikes without warning. Learning to spot these early signs may help you step in before a full episode develops. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) Bipolar depression ...

Brooke Baron has a BA in English, a minor in philosophy, and a lifelong obsession with language. Although she was born and raised in Alabama, she has been a proud California resident for 10+ years.

Disclosing a bipolar diagnosis isn’t easy — but it can lead to stronger relationships, self-acceptance, and surprising support. Getty Images When it comes to sharing your bipolar disorder diagnosis, ...

Tanya Hvilivitzky has spent more than 30 years in the communications field — a career that has included stints as an investigative journalist, managing editor for a lifestyle and wellness magazine, ...

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

Caitlin Flynn is a former associate editor at bpHope. As a journalist, her health articles have been published in outlets including The Seattle Times, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and Refinery29.

The connection between bipolar disorder and tardive dyskinesia can be complicated. However, it’s clear that taking preventive measures, keeping a close eye on symptoms, and managing medications ...

Alan Lantieri is an award-winning author known for his books, Dancing on the Edge, A Personal and Visual Odyssey Through Manic Depression, and Divine Restoration, Life After Manic Depression. After ...

JB Burrage is a writer living in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. A Meridian, Mississippi, native, he served in the US Army for over a decade. JB’s battle with depression began before he became a teenager.

When it comes to living with bipolar disorder, prioritizing your self-care is key in managing symptoms and balancing moods. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) One thing I know about my bipolar ...