People with bipolar I disorder experience manic episodes, while people with bipolar II disorder experience less severe hypomanic episodes. Both condition types have certain symptoms in common and ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Bipolar disorder refers to a group of complex mental health disorders that affects about 4.4% of all people in the US at some point in their lives ...

Bipolar 1 causes mania, while bipolar 2 leads to hypomania and depression. You can use medications and psychotherapy to help manage symptoms for bipolar 1 and bipolar 2. Diagnosis for bipolar 1 ...

The first step to managing bipolar 1 disorder is getting diagnosed — something that can be easier said than done. People who have bipolar 1 experience extreme mood episodes that swing between elation ...

Upon being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the age of 24, Charlotte, a budding singer-songwriter, wasn't particularly angry, upset, or surprised. Her first thought after hearing the news? That ...