Bipolar disorder research sheds light on mania genes, cannabis use in teens, and whether pregnancy sleep affects babies.

When bipolar disorder includes psychosis, your thoughts and perceptions may not match reality. You might hear voices, see things that aren’t there, or believe something untrue with conviction. These ...

Filmmakers Sara Schley and Bonnie Waltch discuss 'BrainStorm' and its exploration of bipolar stigma, diagnosis, lived experience, and hope.

Learn the difference between denial and anosognosia in bipolar disorder through this personal story of recovery and growth.

Sensitivity Note: Please know that this blog includes a vivid discussion of psychotic hallucinations. I describe what I experience in some detail, and I don’t want ...

Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary neurological condition characterized by uncontrollable, repetitive body movements. It can cause lip-smacking, tongue-thrusting, jaw-clenching, torso-twisting, or ...

As more celebrities, comedians, and musicians speak openly about living with bipolar disorder or major depression, people behind the camera are sharing their stories, too. Some film directors have ...

Early symptoms of tardive dyskinesia can be subtle. Here’s how screening, treatment, and support can make a difference. Key Takeaways Tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary neurological condition ...

Stigma, no matter where it comes from, is insensitive and dehumanizing. But when discrimination comes from those we’re close to — friends, family, co-workers, fellow worshipers, others we’d hope would ...

Very few people admit to having a psychotic break because they fear others will judge them harshly and see them as unpredictable and dangerous. This looming stigma caused me great fear, and it took me ...

When political tension affects bipolar disorder, clear boundaries and media limits can help you stay grounded. The constant roar of election cycles, nonstop news, and social media can feel like a ...

These filmmakers have spoken openly about bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, stigma, and the role creativity can play. Key Takeaways As more celebrities, comedians, and musicians speak ...