A friend once asked me, “Julie, why don’t you write a book about bipolar disorder and relationships?” “I already did that with my first book for couples where one person has bipolar,” I replied. “I ...

Many aspects of thinking and memory remain strong when you’re living with bipolar disorder. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and resilience often shine through — and your unique perspective can ...

I’ve been writing books about bipolar disorder management since 1998, and my website launched in 2002. So how is it possible that I still deal with so many mood swings? Shouldn’t I be “better” by now?

Understanding what fuels your anger and using calm-building strategies can help you manage bipolar disorder more effectively. Anger is a complex human emotion that most people experience at varying ...

Anna* has not seen much sleep this past year and has been unable to work, since her 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar last fall. The single mother continues to navigate the adolescent ...

Please note: Suicide is discussed in the content below. Reader discretion is advised. In her insightful review of the documentary Roadrunner, author Jessica Lynn eloquently captures the shock and ...

There’s a very strong human-animal bond with goat companions, as they’re affectionately called. While they can’t curl up on the sofa next to you (unless it’s a small breed like pygmies and Nigerian ...

Recent research has presented a possible link between bipolar disorder and instances of sleep apnea. May 1, 2017, TAINAN, Taiwan—Sleep apnea, or frequent halts in breathing while asleep, has been ...

Being a primary support partner doesn’t have to mean maintaining constant vigilance, anticipating another mood episode. Here’s how to manage this unhealthy—and unnecessary—stress.

Happiness, in one sense, is like a wonderful spontaneous butterfly that lands on us when it wants to; or a rainbow that shines for a few moments before disappearing — it isn’t something we can force.

Living with tardive dyskinesia can feel like facing an invisible challenge. This often-overlooked side effect of medications used to treat psychiatric conditions affects at least 600,000 people in the ...

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: ...