A patient of mine, Henry, recently told me his girlfriend asked “Is bipolar disorder ‘real’?” Bipolar disorder certainly was having a real effect on my patient’s life. But Henry’s girlfriend might ...

Stopping medication without guidance can have both immediate and long-term effects. Here’s what may happen and why it’s essential to talk with a healthcare professional first. Bipolar disorder is a ...

My brain may have been predisposed to bipolar disorder, but it was also predisposed to beauty, compassion, and wonder. Sometimes people get frustrated with me because of my bipolar 2 disorder, PTSD, ...