This post is Part 4 of a five-part series that tells of my successful service, mental health crisis, and recovery. The purpose is to raise understanding, build hope, and help abolish the stigma. Part ...

Missteps with diagnosis, care, and self-acceptance of bipolar disorder turned into the insights that guide my wellness today. I share my story because I want others to know they’re not alone — and ...

From WRAP to wellness routines, discover how support networks and proactive habits create stability and meaning. I hadn’t been to a Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) support group meeting ...

John Kline is a good friend of mine, who I met through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connection Support Group program. We’ve been facilitating a local NAMI support group together for ...

“How come it’s taken me until my 57th year of life to discover that I have bipolar?” asks Heston Blumenthal, in the sobering new BBC Two documentary Heston: My Life with Bipolar. The chef – whose ...

Menopause and bipolar disorder (BPD) may both affect your mood. Learn how to manage the symptoms of menopause and BPD with sleep, diet, exercise, stress reduction, and medical and medicinal management ...

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 ...