Supporting someone with bipolar disorder means offering stability, consistency, and practical help through mood shifts. In manic phases, maintain a calm environment to avoid overstimulation, and ...

Bipolar disorder in children has similar symptoms to ADHD and major depression which often leads to misdiagnosis.

While some people may not struggle to tell friends, family members, or an employer about their bipolar disorder, for others it can feel very nerve-racking. These 7 tips can help. At age 31, Julie A.

Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a rare mental health condition that displays characteristics of bipolar disorder and ...

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Mood tracking can be an effective tool for managing and preventing bipolar disorder episodes. Here’s how it works. Living with bipolar disorder can be overwhelming at times. The shifts between ...

Being your own advocate — or supporting a loved one — can help you access better care, navigate insurance, and feel more in control. Living with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges, not just ...

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

Bipolar II disorder is a mental health condition that involves periods of depression and periods of elevated mood, called hypomania. All forms of bipolar disorder involve shifts in mood and levels of ...

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