Your diagnosis is not your identity. These stories show how self-understanding and support can shift your sense of self. Dana K. remembers the “aha moment” when her therapist interrupted to correct a ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'What If I Refuse Bipolar Medications?' — -- Question: What if I choose not to use medications for bipolar disorder? Answer: Now one of our most challenging ...

10 Common Concerns About Bipolar Medications In the bipolar community, having a conflicted relationship with your psychiatric meds is a familiar story. For one thing, many people resist their ...

Find our full episode on diagnosing bipolar disorder here. In 1999, Abigail Kafka was having a tough time adjusting to college. She was unhappy, and her personal life wasn’t going well. During this ...

"It's a daily thing," the former "X-Factor" judge said of how she copes. May 1, 2014 -- Demi Lovato has always been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder. Now she's explaining how she treats ...

Increased alcohol consumption can worsen symptoms such as depression and mania among individuals with bipolar disorder. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Network Open. Around 45% of people ...

The lead researcher from HKUMed, Dr Chang Wing-chung (centre), highlights that the study reinforces the therapeutic value of lithium, showing its safe use in managing bipolar disorder with proper ...