Katherine Ponte, BA, JD, MBA, CPRP, is a mental health advocate, a writer, an entrepreneur, and a lawyer. She is also a faculty member of the Program for Recovery and Community Health at the Yale ...

Julie A. Fast is the author of the bestselling mental health books Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Getting It Done When ...

The bipolar spectrum is wide — and where you fall on it can impact your treatment. Dr. Jim Phelps explains why the labels don’t always fit.

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder often brings a wave of mixed emotions. For many, it offers clarity — finally putting a name to years of confusing symptoms, strained relationships, and disrupted ...

Sharing a bipolar diagnosis can take courage — especially when the reaction from someone close is judgment instead of support. Whether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or someone else you ...

Natalia Lusinski is an editor and writer for bpHope and a wellness and lifestyle writer and editor, covering everything from health to travel to personal finance topics. Her work can be seen in ...

Supermommy: As far as finding a good psychiatrist, congratulations on finding one who works well with you! Reporting infractions of professional ethics or the HIPAA laws, if s/he has told his/her ...

Bipolar anger & irritability can potentially damage your personal relationships with others. Bipolar anger can also be one of the most difficult symptoms to deal with. If you struggle with bipolar ...

Susan Johnson graduated from Drake University with a BA in sociology. She is the author of Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping: A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey.Since her diagnosis of bipolar I in 1995, Susie ...

Natalia Lusinski is an editor and writer for bpHope and a wellness and lifestyle writer and editor, covering everything from health to travel to personal finance topics. Her work can be seen in ...

Although she was hospitalized during a manic episode and diagnosed with bipolar disorder, doctors never mentioned that it could happen again. Instead, Elly was stabilized, handed a prescription for ...

Key Takeaways. GLP-1s can help with weight and blood sugar, and early research hints at possible mood effects — but they aren’t approved for psychiatric use.; Be aware that GLP-1s may affect how your ...