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 ...

If you have bipolar 1 disorder, you can enhance your management of it with self-care, such as relaxation techniques, a healthy diet, and exercise. Living with bipolar 1 disorder can be challenging.

Bipolar 1 causes mania, while bipolar 2 leads to hypomania and depression. You can use medications and psychotherapy to help manage symptoms for bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Diagnosis for bipolar 1 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Trisha Suppes, MD, ...

Kanye West has been candid about his mental health struggles and how his bipolar type-1 diagnosis has affected him. West, who goes by the name Ye, revealed in 2018 that he was diagnosed with bipolar ...

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.

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If you have bipolar I, a type of bipolar disorder that causes cycles of extreme high and low moods, you might experience periods of time where you feel like you can accomplish anything. Maybe you’re ...