My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

Like many people, Joscelyn Guzman knew what it was like to be depressed. For much of her life, she had been shown compassion and empathy whenever she spoke about her struggles with depression — that ...

Mania is a drastic change in someone’s behavior that affects their ability to function in daily life over a certain period of time. Mania is a feature of several mental health diagnoses, such as ...

The medication tamoxifen, best known as a treatment for breast cancer, dramatically reduces symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder more quickly than many standard medications for the mental ...

Everyone experiences emotional highs and lows throughout their lives. When we receive the call that we got the job, we are happy and may want to celebrate. When we hear that our company will be ...

People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis, meaning they have another ...

Psychotherapy, or "talk" therapy, is an important part of treatment for bipolar disorder. During therapy, you can discuss feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that cause you problems. Talk therapy can ...

A Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist discusses what the latest research suggests causes bipolar, what the individual experiences, and often effective interventions.

Bipolar symptoms include depression, fatigue, impulsivity, and moments of high energy. Signs of bipolar disorder can vary in frequency and intensity depending on if you have type 1 or 2. Bipolar ...