Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

People around the world are marking World Bipolar Day Wednesday, a day set aside to raise awareness of the disorder and erase the stigmatism of mental illness. The annual event shines a light on the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

Bipolar suggests only two. But the concept of a bipolar spectrum disorder is changing the way we think about and treat the ...

Take it from people who know: Finding peer support for bipolar disorder can be a great way to have your thoughts and feelings validated (and can be an invaluable source of advice). Here are 4 groups ...

Nearly 5 million Americans navigate the complex challenges of bipolar I disorder daily, facing dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows that can derail careers, relationships and ...

New research suggests that dietary interventions could help reduce the incidence and intensity of bipolar disorder. Ian Laker Photography/Getty Images When a person has bipolar disorder, they are ...

World Bipolar Day, observed annually on March 30, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about bipolar ...