And many patients who wind up with the label of bipolar disorder are initially misdiagnosed with unipolar depression. Misdiagnosed patients like Ola often look back on years of worsening symptoms and ...

My mom’s mental illness ironically played a healing role in my own. My mother would say two of the most curative words: "I ...

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Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with ...

In the past, speaking about your own mental health and addiction problems in public was seen as a taboo. But now, in an ...

Accepting your bipolar diagnosis is an essential first step. Still, challenges remain. Readers share their experiences in ...

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In his new book 'The Tunnel,' Tripp Friedler recounts his son's fight with bipolar disorder — and his family’s struggle to ...

Bipolar disorder symptoms may change as you age. These changes can vary from person to person. You may experience more frequent episodes or fewer severe manic symptoms. While the symptoms of ...