World Bipolar Day, observed annually on March 30, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar ...

Image made with elements from Canva. Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses—it affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide, about 2.8% of the population. Bipolar disorder can ...

Understanding why bipolar disorder symptoms can make it so difficult to recognize when you need mental health help. Looking back on my experience with bipolar disorder, I never realized my emotional ...

When I first started putting together the protocol for assessing depression and bipolar disorder, I was working with a professor of Psychiatry to make sure the ideas were sound. His advice was to ...

Older people have faced ageism in mental health services. A greater understanding could help them move beyond misconceptions in bipolar disorder and seek support later in life.

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, but its effects go well beyond the skin. While it’s often recognized for its itchy, scaly patches, experts believe that the root causes of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Living with bipolar disorder is like riding a roller coaster that you didn’t choose to get on, and one that never stops. It is a life marked by extreme highs ...

On Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day, I reflect on my experiences with this disorder and how I've grown into the person I am thanks to it.

A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger. The Stanley Family Foundation is donating $280 million ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...