Reclaiming your confidence starts with silencing self-doubt. Discover simple strategies to improve self-esteem while managing bipolar disorder. “It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for ...

Could ordering a tuna roll-up for lunch or grilling salmon for dinner improve cognition, have less heart disease, and reduce arthritic pain? Maybe so! Evidence shows that eating more fish may improve ...

Organizations dedicated to helping those with bipolar disorder provide valuable resources, education, and advocacy. They make it easier for individuals with the diagnosis, their families, caregivers, ...

I’m used to people telling me I don’t look like who I am. “You don’t look Muslim.” “You don’t look American.” “You don’t look like a feminist.” And of course, ever since I began writing and speaking ...

Parenting is both rewarding and difficult, and our duties as caregivers to our children or adolescents evolve as they learn, grow, and mature. One of our more basic responsibilities as a parent or ...

Soon after my husband and I had moved, I found myself in an unexpected situation. As the police SUV rattled along the highway, I finally had a chance to take stock of my circumstances. Had I really ...

“Red flags” can alert you when your friend with bipolar disorder may be slipping into depression or mania. What are these bipolar red flags, how do you spot them, and what do you do next? A red flag, ...

Struggling with self-esteem is common with bipolar disorder, but self-care and mindfulness can help restore confidence and self-worth. You may be familiar with the Oscar Wilde quote: “To love oneself ...

Q: I’m writing to you for advice on a terrible situation. I met the most amazing guy. It was love at first sight for both of us. We have so much in common. After about six weeks together, we both said ...

Someone needs to help me figure this out. There is a really ugly side to this bipolar thing: the anger and blaming. Although they are two different entities, I have discovered they usually go hand in ...

Celebrities who have opened up about their bipolar diagnosis remind us that no matter how privileged a life may seem, ...