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Caring for someone with bipolar disorder can be very hard, whether you’re a partner, parent, child, or friend of someone who has this condition. It’s stressful for everyone it touches. It’s tough to strike a balance. You want to be supportive and … Continue reading →

Are two conditions that are increasingly being diagnosed in American children and teens, often together. And interestingly, in children and teens, there are some similarities in the symptoms of the two conditions. But how can a doctor know for sure … Continue reading →

Because of increased awareness and diagnosis, more people than ever before have a basic understanding of bipolar disorder, the condition formally known as manic depression. Yet myths persist about this mental disorder that causes mood shifts from depression to mania … Continue reading →

Depression is hard to beat on your own. Sometimes you’ll need to lean on the people around you, especially your family and friends. They can help you in a big way while you’re on the road to recovery. Try these … Continue reading →

After a three-year remission from bipolar 1 disorder, I gave birth to my son and almost immediately fell into a full bipolar relapse. My baby is 15 months old now and my mental recovery has been painfully slow. I assumed … Continue reading →