Rates of bipolar disorder diagnoses have been rising for decades, causing concern among experts that the condition is overdiagnosed. Because bipolar disorder overlaps with other illnesses, ...

Well-intentioned comments can leave lasting scars. For people living with bipolar disorder, certain phrases—often said casually—can trigger pain, anger, sadness, and deep misunderstanding.

Bipolar disorder is one of the most concerning mental health conditions that is becoming worse because of the lack of ...

Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum rather than as a single, uniform condition. This fundamental characteristic explains why two people with the same diagnosis can experience dramatically different ...

There’s a persistent myth that bipolar disorder means you’re cheerful one minute and crying the next, flipping between emotions like a light switch throughout the day. The reality is far more complex ...

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with music journalist and mental health advocate Kiana Fitzgerald about the latest public apology from the artist formerly known as Kanye West.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by dramatic mood episodes that include mania or hypomania. These “high” moods alternate with periods of depression. People who ...

Dr. Gary Sachs answers the question: 'Ethnicity And Bipolar Disorder Risk?' — -- Question: Are certain ethnic or cultural groups more likely to get bipolar disorder? Answer: It's very interesting ...

People living with bipolar disorder face stigma and treatment challenges. Despite these barriers, it’s possible to live a full and productive life with the condition. Four people share their stories.

Rosie said she remembers feeling a distinctive internal shift, which she initially thought was recovery ...