Bipolar depression rarely strikes without warning. Learning to spot these early signs may help you step in before a full episode develops. Bipolar depression can feel all-consuming once an episode ...

Bipolar disorder is commonly associated with dramatic mood swings — from extreme highs to deep lows. However, mental health experts say the early signs are often far more subtle, making the condition ...

A patient of mine, Henry, recently told me his girlfriend asked “Is bipolar disorder ‘real’?” Bipolar disorder certainly was having a real effect on my patient’s life. But Henry’s girlfriend might ...

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 disorder affects about 3% of the population and can have devastating effects. It is the sixth most common cause of disability in the United States. Life-time rates for completed suicide are ...