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 ...

Before diving into the heart of this blog, I want to share what it’s been like during some particularly challenging months with bipolar disorder. At one point, I found myself in a heavy depression ...

I’ve found that the decision to tell bosses, coworkers, and friends, as well as family, about my bipolar disorder diagnosis is always tricky. When I was first diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder in 2017 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro — known as GLP-1 receptor agonists — were designed to treat type 2 diabetes, but they’ve quickly become a hot topic for other reasons. These days, many ...

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 ...