Can probiotics help manage bipolar symptoms? Learn what the research says about the gut-brain connection, potential benefits, and safety precautions.

Experiencing a panic attack for the first time is one of the most terrifying moments you can face. It feels like you’re going to die. It’s all but impossible to breathe. There is chest pain, a ...

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 ...

“It’s easy for me to buy things for others, but hard for me to accept gifts. I really don’t deserve anything.” Or, “It’s not worth it. I just can’t seem to get my act together these days.” Sound ...

Racing thoughts, restlessness, and sleep changes — these signs can mean different things. Here’s how people with bipolar disorder tell them apart. Both anxiety and mania or hypomania are common in ...

Elite athletes endure relentless pressure to perform, often facing fierce public scrutiny in a culture that has historically discouraged seeking help. From an early age, these competitors are ...

Regrets. My head is full of them. They come up from time to time. Old ones are like old friends — familiar, comfortable, irritating, and sometimes troublesome. These regrets tend to fade quickly.

Editor’s Note: This content delves into sensitive topics that some readers might find distressing. If you or a loved one is experiencing significant distress or having thoughts about suicide and need ...

Bruce Springsteen has never shied away from talking about his lifelong experience with depression — a challenge he’s worked hard to manage for decades, even while living in the spotlight. In a recent ...

From Olympic podiums to the Super Bowl, these athletes have used their platforms to show that mental health challenges can affect anyone. Elite athletes endure relentless pressure to perform, often ...

While anger isn’t an “officially recognized” symptom of bipolar disorder, irritability—which is common with dramatic mood shifts—can lead to angry outbursts and explosions with devastating effects.

Both anxiety and mania or hypomania are common in bipolar disorder. Their overlapping symptoms — like racing thoughts, restlessness, irritability, and sleep disturbance — can make them hard to tell ...