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

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, ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

Living with bipolar disorder can mean experiencing everything from intense emotional highs and lows to challenges with energy, focus, and more. Understanding your symptoms is essential to managing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Several elements must be present to diagnose a manic episode. First, there must be a distinct period during which there are marked changes in mood—abnormally elevated (on top of the world), expansive ...

Whoever coined the phrase “man’s best friend” was on to something. Dogs — and cats and birds and other critters — have well-documented properties for boosting our well-being. For those living with ...

Living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming and all-encompassing, but I’m here to tell you that hope is real: it’s treatable, and recovery through remission is achievable. I know this not only ...