Based on a true story the film follows the journey of caring for a teenage son with bipolar disorder, the difficulties with diagnosis, (finding out what was ‘wrong’ with him), and the impact on him ...

Newswise — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In patients with rapid-cycling bipolar disorder, antidepressants can increase incidents of depression and mood cycling. Rif S. El-Mallakh, M.D., director of the Mood ...

“It’s not me, it’s your illness.” Philanthropist Doris Buffett needed that insight to get past her mother’s hurtful behavior. Doris Buffett remembers approaching each morning with caution as a child, ...

Mary Forsberg Weiland is known as a successful model and the ex-wife of Scott Weiland, former front man of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. Yet in 2007, the beautiful brunette made headlines ...

Many aspects of thinking and memory remain strong when you’re living with bipolar disorder. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience often shine through — and your unique perspective can ...

A friend once asked me, “Julie, why don’t you write a book about bipolar disorder and relationships?” “I already did that with my first book for couples where one person has bipolar,” I replied. “I ...

Ann R. knows that, even on her best days, it can be difficult to deal with the noise and chaos that comes with having a six-year-old and four-year-old twins. When she’s pulled down by bipolar ...

Terry’s commute to work usually takes 40 minutes. She uses that drive to gauge her irritability levels. “I can usually tell by how many times I yell at people on the way in,” says Terry, who lives ...

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Cass M. has always been in love with sleep. “I can easily snooze until 11 a.m. or noon,” says the Virginia woman. “I’m always ready for a nap.” Unfortunately, waking up for school or work has always ...