You walk into a social gathering and see that most of the guests have a drink in hand. So you grab a beer, too — maybe to calm your nerves before you mingle, maybe to join the festive atmosphere, ...

When he’s feeling low and the couch is the only place he wants to be, Jim B. might choose to work on his motorcycle or take a walk with his wife, children, or dogs. Distracting himself with tasks that ...

I have noticed a connection between my bipolar depression and isolation. One of the main problems I face during depressive episodes is withdrawing from life and isolating myself from everyone. During ...

From lived experience to expert insight, these books open the door to understanding, connection, and new ways of seeing bipolar disorder. Living with bipolar can sometimes feel like you’re trying to ...

Are you lonely? I often am. One thing I’ve learned about loneliness is that it’s easy to confuse “bipolar” loneliness with “real-life” loneliness. Whenever I find myself thinking I have no friends, ...

Lethargy and bone-deep fatigue are much more than ordinary tiredness. This kind of exhaustion can make a regular day feel unusually demanding. You might wake up after a full night’s sleep already ...

Our award-winning bpHope Blog is a collection of posts written with heartfelt honesty by a group of bloggers from around the world, with each providing their own unique perspectives on living with ...

How AI can help you understand bipolar disorder — and why clinicians are still essential for safe, personalized care.

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Scientists uncover fresh insights into bipolar disorder — from brain imaging to lab-grown mini-brains, and early intervention.

Tardive dyskinesia affects hundreds of thousands of people, yet it often goes unrecognized. The symptoms can be easy to overlook at first — a subtle lip twitch, a slight hand movement, or a bit of ...

For many adults living with bipolar disorder, the answer is to enter a residential treatment center for continued, whole-person care. Residential treatment is a type of mental health care that ...