Kanye West has been candid about his mental health struggles and how his bipolar type-1 diagnosis has affected him. West, who ...

Upon being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the age of 24, Charlotte, a budding singer-songwriter, wasn't particularly angry, upset, or surprised. Her first thought after hearing the news? That ...

Bipolar depression can feel endless, but evidence-based treatments and small steps can make recovery possible. When Sara F. of Massachusetts has a hypomanic episode, she copes okay. Her hypomania ...

Bipolar disorder refers to a group of complex mental health disorders that affects about 4.4% of all people in the US at some point in their lives — one of the highest rates globally. People with ...

These weight loss and diabetes meds are raising hopes — and questions — in the bipolar community. Here’s what to know before trying them. Key Takeaways GLP-1 agonists (GLP-1s), a class of medications ...

After being diagnosed, a person with bipolar 1 disorder and their healthcare team will settle on a treatment plan. One thing that plan should always include? A psychoeducation program. Psychoeducation ...

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 ...