Can probiotics help manage bipolar symptoms? Learn what the research says about the gut-brain connection, potential benefits, and safety precautions.

Hypersexuality during manic or hypomanic episodes can put relationships, health, and safety at risk. Because it can lead to impulsive choices, it tends to get a lot of attention. But there’s a quieter ...

Living with bipolar disorder often means facing a mind that doesn’t always feel like your own. When psychosis takes hold, even familiar faces and places can twist into something unrecognizable, ...

In the decades I’ve lived with bipolar, and worked with countless others who do, I’ve found that during mood episodes, friends and family are more prone to back away from our lives. Similarly, we may ...

A diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia means learning to expect the unexpected, accepting what you can’t control, and working skillfully within those parameters. As the National Institute of Neurological ...

It’s a painful and confusing experience: One day, you’re planning a future with someone who feels like your soulmate, and the next, they have vanished without a trace. In the world of modern dating, ...

“It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for me to accept gifts. I really don’t deserve anything.” Or, “It’s not worth it. I just can’t seem to get my act together these days.” Sound ...

Experiencing a panic attack for the first time is one of the most terrifying moments you can face. It feels like you’re going to die. It’s all but impossible to breathe. There is chest pain, a ...

Elite athletes endure relentless pressure to perform, often facing fierce public scrutiny in a culture that has historically discouraged seeking help. From an early age, these competitors are ...

Emerging research links the gut microbiome to mood stability. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits, limitations, and safety of probiotics. Key Takeaways _____ Note: The U.S. Food and Drug ...

Bruce Springsteen has never shied away from talking about his lifelong experience with depression — a challenge he’s worked hard to manage for decades, even while living in the spotlight. In a recent ...