One study suggested that nearly 23 percent of people with bipolar disorder might be considered “high-functioning” — meaning ...

An expert perspective — grounded in clinical knowledge and lived experience with bipolar — clears up the confusion. Trigger warning: this article contains a clinical discussion of suicide, which may ...

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share symptoms but are distinct. Learn how to tell them apart and why ...

Often, co-occurring (or coexisting) psychiatric conditions — like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — go hand in hand with bipolar disorder.

The internet is filled with posts titled, “What I wish the world knew about…,” filled in with something that, while seemingly common, is actually quite misunderstood. (For example, “What I wish the ...

Self-advocacy is key to better bipolar treatment. Learn how to communicate with doctors, challenge insurance denials, and ...

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 ...

At one time, Joanne M. found herself tangled in a web of a mental health condition and addiction. Joanne, of Manitoba, diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her twenties, had been sober for 19 years. But ...

Bipolar depression affects my decision-making, especially when it comes to work. Hypomania also influences my choices, and it tends to have a stronger impact on my relationships. Mania, on the other ...

Over the years of managing bipolar disorder, I have made it my mission to keep developing ways to meet my moods head-on. As time passes, I continue discovering new strategies to soothe my depressive ...