You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s actually read the 1913 children’s novel Pollyanna, but the character’s name lives on as shorthand for someone who is relentlessly, even foolishly, ...

The story I tell myself about money is that I’m not good with it, but the truth is, I’m afraid of it. Most people who live with bipolar disorder have at least a few stories about impulsive spending ...

For many adults living with bipolar disorder, the answer is to enter a residential treatment center for continued, whole-person care. Residential treatment is a type of mental health care that ...

Dark therapy uses darkness and blue-blocking lenses to reset circadian rhythms and support mood stability in bipolar disorder ...

Energy drinks may raise mania risk and disrupt sleep. Learn how caffeine and sugar affect stability in bipolar disorder.

For anyone managing bipolar 1 disorder, staying consistent with daily medication can be a challenge. Busy schedules, shifting moods, and side effects can make it easy to miss doses — and even brief ...

If you’re living with bipolar disorder and standard treatments aren’t bringing relief, your provider might use the term “treatment-resistant.” It’s a label that can sound worryingly like “untreatable, ...

When Keely P. describes her first manic episode, she lists what might be considered “classic” bipolar symptoms. “I had lots of energy, a case of the giggles, and racing thoughts,” says Keely, who is ...

Aspartame is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners, found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and low-calorie foods. While regulatory agencies around the world consider it safe when consumed ...

I share my story because I want others to know they’re not alone — and because I’ve learned lessons I wish I’d known sooner. These are the regrets that shaped my recovery, and I offer them in the hope ...

Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not approve supplements for safety or effectiveness. Talk to a healthcare professional about whether a supplement is the right fit for your ...

New studies spotlight a sweat-based lithium monitor, how mood stabilizers affect thinking, and first-of-its-kind research on perinatal mood in fathers living with bipolar. Lithium sensor photo credit: ...