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.

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GLP-1 meds may help — or harm — those with bipolar disorder. Read firsthand accounts of mood changes, weight loss, and side effects.

People with bipolar disorder share how they spot early signs of mood changes — and the strategies that help prevent a full episode.

From recent research on trauma to advances in genetics, here are 5 new developments in the world of bipolar disorder.

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Omega-3 supplements show promise for bipolar depression but not mania. Here’s what the research says about their role in bipolar symptoms.

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The term ‘high-functioning bipolar disorder’ is misleading and oversimplifies a complex reality. Here’s why.

Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share symptoms but are distinct. Learn how to tell them apart and why diagnosis matters.

Self-advocacy is key to better bipolar treatment. Learn how to communicate with doctors, challenge insurance denials, and support others.

Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for bipolar disorder — helping to fill gaps in care.