Becoming a part of the support network for someone with bipolar disorder can positively affect their life. Work with them to determine how and when they’d like your help. Living with bipolar disorder ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend recently bought a new car on a whim and announced he was leaving on a cross-country trip without planning a destination or duration. Now he’s uninterested in any activity ...

Asking for help may seem daunting, but when you’re navigating bipolar disorder and a manic episode, a little help may be what you need. Everyone’s support system will look different, but include those ...

Take it from people who know: Finding peer support for bipolar disorder can be a great way to have your thoughts and feelings validated (and can be an invaluable source of advice). Here are 4 groups ...

Nearly 5 million Americans navigate the complex challenges of bipolar I disorder daily, facing dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows that can derail careers, relationships and ...

The first posting of this blog (2/1/10) addressed the importance of a support group in the treatment of individuals with bipolar disorder. I'm now returning to the topic, as I think it's an important ...

I get heartbreaking messages every week. Parents email me because they desperately want to help their adult child who has a mental illness, but refuses help. A teacher who’s struggling with bipolar ...