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My boyfriend was diagnosed with bipolar disorder just after we started quarantining together — here's what I've learned so far
"I've learned that while bipolar isn't a choice or a weakness, setting boundaries and taking time f…
Megan Lane
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Understanding the symptoms, causes, and triggers of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder
Rapid cycling is when someone with bipolar disorder experiences four or more episodes of mania and …
Sarah Fielding
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The difference between bipolar 1 and 2, and how to recognize the symptoms
The main differences between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 are the severity of manic episodes, and whethe…
Stacy Lu
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Bipolar disorder may be different in women — here's how menstruation and pregnancy can exacerbate symptoms
Women with bipolar disorder are more likely to experience depressive states, rapid cycling, and co-…
Sarah Fielding
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The common side effects of mood stabilizers — and when to see a doctor
Common mood stabilizer side effects include headaches, tremors, and nausea. More serious side effec…
Ava English
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The differences between borderline personality disorder and bipolar, and how to recognize the symptoms of each
While borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share common symptoms like reckless beha…
Callie Tansill-Suddath
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Lithium is a medication used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and severe depression
Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat manic and depressive symptoms in people with bi…
Erin Heger
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How to recognize the symptoms of lithium toxicity and when to seek treatment
Lithium toxicity can cause symptoms like nausea, impaired balance or coordination, brain injury, an…
Erin Heger
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How to treat bipolar disorder with medications and therapy to get the help you need
Bipolar disorder treatment often includes some combination of medications like mood stabilizers and…
Kate Watson
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From her first time taking Prozac to hiding depressive episodes at work: A candid depiction of a former entertainment lawyer's ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder
An excerpt from NYT bestselling author Terri Cheney's new book, "MODERN MADNESS: An Owner's Manual."
Terri Cheney
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Is bipolar disorder genetic? Yes, but that doesn't guarantee you'll develop it
Bipolar disorder is genetic, but research suggests that there is both a genetic component and envir…
Nina Bahadur
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Selena Gomez opened up about the challenges of being in lockdown after her bipolar diagnosis
Gomez said therapy and support from friends has helped her navigate "confusing" emotions during the…
Julia Naftulin
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The 'QAnon Shaman' is in plea negotiations after being diagnosed with mental illnesses, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, report says
His lawyer told Reuters of the diagnosis weeks after Jacob Chansley was ordered to undergo a mental…
Kelsey Vlamis
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I'm a Black bipolar woman. The way we talk about celebrities like Kanye West shows how much we still need to fight stigma around severe mental illnesses.
"As self-care takes up more of the discourse around mental health, people like me are pushed furthe…
Nylah Burton
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Public discussions about Kanye West have largely ignored his mental health — that's a mistake
Psychiatry and media experts told Insider that providing context about the rapper and aspiring pres…
Kat Tenbarge,Connor Perrett
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Kim Kardashian breaks silence on Kanye West's mental health and asks for 'compassion and empathy'
The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star released a statement on her Instagram story on Wednesday.
Claudia Willen
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Mohamed El-Erian warns gold's status as a 'must-have' asset has made it develop a 'bipolar personality'
Gold's rapid rise is "another unintended result in a lengthening list of the exceptional involvemen…
Shalini Nagarajan
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Used in large-scale ventilation systems worldwide, bipolar ionization could be a secret weapon in the war against COVID-19
"Events like this, unfortunately, act as a wake-up call to understand the implications of not addre…
Melanie Haiken
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Kanye West says he's bipolar on his new album - here's what that really means
In one of the most widely-known recent representations of the disorder in the media, the hit Showti…
Erin Brodwin
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America's Bipolar Winter In One Map
California had its third-driest January since 1895 while Fort Wayne, Indiana saw the snowiest month…