Bipolar Disorder - Original Articles
Not only is access to mental health care declining, a new study finds the majority of psychiatrists don t accept health insurance.
Sticking to a regular routine can help balance the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, but for some, establishing a routine can be a major challenge.
Though efforts are underway to raise awareness, you can do your part by acting compassionately toward those living with this condition.
With this therapy, brain waves are "trained" to keep mood more stable.
Living with bipolar disorder presents an array of challenges. What if there was a way to prevent its onset?
Make your management of bipolar disorder comprehensive. Find out which edibles can improve or exacerbate your condition.
Here's how to measure normal daily emotions against mania and depression.
We all have our ups and downs; however, if they're too extreme, it may be indicative of a larger issue.
While bipolar disorder symptoms are similar to signs of regular depression, they are more likely to involve irritability, guilt, unpredictable mood swings.
Depression affects both men and women. But there are key difference in their symptoms.
The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be severe, but with the right treatments, patients can manage the disease. Here's a look at bipolar disorder by the numbers.
Here's how to find helpful resources and know the right questions to ask.
Typically diagnosed based on questions and answers, it's possible that the blood holds the truth about who is depressed.
How do doctors measure and diagnose conditions from anxiety to personality disorders, especially when there is more than one condition involved?
Stress and bipolar disorder go hand in hand; each can trigger and exacerbate the other. What are the basics behind this mental health condition?
What are common concerns about these highly-prescribed drugs?
When it comes to bipolar disorder, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding the disease.
Follow these tips to help reduce the likelihood of a manic episode.
Although depression is treatable, some patients, especially those with more severe cases, can suffer a relapse.
Not so black and white: study concludes bipolar disease is more of a spectrum disorder.
An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Here's one man's story of despair, diagnosis, treatment, and hope.
A healthy dependency is a two-way relationship; both parties contribute to it in positive ways. A codependent relationship, in contrast, is an unhealthy, dysfunctional, perhaps even abusive, one-sided relationship.
Being confronted with a loved one who is considering suicide is frightening and distressing, and you may be at a loss as to what to do. By responding with these six steps, you might actually save someone's life.
While talking to a trained mental health professional can be invaluable for many patients, nothing compares to talking to others who are going through the same experience. But can the Internet substitute quality interpersonal dialogue?
Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medication in the country, so mental health experts are trying to understand if, when, and how patients should cease taking them. Here, a guide to the transition to life without depression medication.
Just because your symptoms are gone, doesn't mean your depression is. In fact, many relapse as soon as six months after treatment. Read on for triggers and preventative measures.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe and chronic mental health condition that disrupts a person's ability to regulate their emotions. Read on to get the comprehensive information you need to navigate the condition.
Vitamins play a critical role in mental health. And insufficient intake of certain vitamins have been linked to mood disorders. So, which deficiency is resulting in your symptoms? Find out here.
Many symptoms of mental illnesses overlap and can fluctuate from day to day, or week to week. This problem often occurs with two common mental health conditions: bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.
Does a loved one suffer from a Cluster A Personality Disorder? If so, coping with his actions may not always be easy. Here, a guide to help you understand and cope with the condition.