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.

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 ...

Tanya Hvilivitzky has spent more than 30 years in the communications field — a career that has included stints as an investigative journalist, managing editor for a lifestyle and wellness magazine, ...

JB Burrage is a writer living in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. A Meridian, Mississippi, native, he served in the US Army for over a decade. JB’s battle with depression began before he became a teenager.

Living with bipolar disorder while feeling the world more intensely isn’t easy — but with the right tools and insight, it’s possible to feel more grounded and in control. Getty Images (Stock photo ...

Everyday irritations — like traffic or long lines — can snowball into anger, but I’ve learned simple ways to take back control. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by model) Irritability is an ongoing ...

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 ...

From major weight loss and improved mood to serious side effects, people with bipolar disorder share what happened when they tried GLP-1s. Getty Images Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — ...

Even with treatment and stability, bipolar episodes can come back. Here’s how to spot the signs and strengthen your prevention plan. Getty Images Doctors never talked to Elly L. about “relapse.” ...

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, ...

Early signs of a bipolar mood shift can be subtle. These real-life tips show how to respond before things escalate. Getty Images/Stock photo posed by model Mood shifts come with the territory of ...