It’s complicated to treat anxiety disorders in people with bipolar spectrum disorder. When Tom came to see me recently, he wanted help with his fear of driving. He is afraid to make left turns, so he ...

When I ask Maxine how she will handle an upcoming event, she often says “I’m fine” in a fully confident voice. She feels like she can handle whatever is coming up. And yet, in the middle of the event, ...

It used to be called manic depression in an effort to capture the swing of emotions from intense manic highs to the lowest of lows. Today it’s called bipolar disorder, another way to describe a mental ...

While it’s become mainstream to talk about mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder continues to be misunderstood and even misused as a term by the general public. People ...

Senior Practitioner for Nursing and Lecturer in Mental Health, University of Salford Bipolar disorder is a severe mental health condition. But in recent years it has become the one mental health ...

People of color with bipolar disorder are less likely to receive vital mood-stabilizing treatment than white people with the same condition, research shows. Here’s why that’s dangerous. Bipolar ...

Gay people may be more likely to experience difficulties with their mental health. This is mainly the result of the stigma and discrimination they face. Being lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) may ...

While some people may not struggle to tell friends, family members, or an employer about their bipolar disorder, for others it can feel very nerve-racking. These 7 tips can help. At age 31, Julie A.

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

PTSD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, including disturbing thoughts and depressed mood. However, their cause and symptom patterns set them apart. Bipolar disorder and ...