Bipolar disorder research sheds light on mania genes, cannabis use in teens, and whether pregnancy sleep affects babies.

Filmmakers Sara Schley and Bonnie Waltch discuss 'BrainStorm' and its exploration of bipolar stigma, diagnosis, lived ...

Learn the difference between denial and anosognosia in bipolar disorder through this personal story of recovery and growth.

When bipolar disorder includes psychosis, your thoughts and perceptions may not match reality. You might hear voices, see things that aren’t there, or believe something untrue with conviction. These ...

Though it’s impossible to trace the first case of bipolar depression or mania, much is known about the evolution of its identification and subsequent classification and naming as manic depression — ...

Sensitivity Note: Please know that this blog includes a vivid discussion of psychotic hallucinations. I describe what I experience in some detail, and I don’t want ...

Learn how to recognize hallucinations and delusions during mood episodes and why early support and treatment matter. Key Takeaways _____ When bipolar disorder includes psychosis, your thoughts and ...

Very few people admit to having a psychotic break because they fear others will judge them harshly and see them as unpredictable and dangerous. This looming stigma caused me great fear, and it took me ...

Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary neurological condition characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive body movements. It can cause lip-smacking, tongue-thrusting, jaw-clenching, torso-twisting, or ...

Anxiety does not always show up as obvious fear. It can feel like constant tension, racing thoughts, restlessness, or an inability to relax. If you live with bipolar disorder, those sensations can be ...

Mood shifts come with the territory of bipolar disorder. But sometimes, you can sense them before they fully arrive. Whether it’s an upswing into mania or a downturn into depression — which can show ...

Complementary and integrative therapies can be beneficial for those with bipolar disorder — as long as they are an addition to your treatment plan, not a substitution for it. For someone with bipolar ...