Losing touch with reality during psychosis was terrifying, but the journey back taught me strength and insight. Living with bipolar disorder often means facing a mind that doesn’t always feel like ...

Part I of this series discussed managing manic psychotic decompensation, particularly for family or loved ones involved with the manic individual. Part II gives a glimpse into the process of an ...

Psychosis is an experience marked by changes in how information is integrated. While the hallmarks of psychosis include qualities like hallucinations and unusual beliefs, the pathways to psychosis may ...

In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look at the Dec. 21 episode of Maurice Benard’s State of Mind podcast, guest Chris McKenna reveals his bipolar diagnosis for the first time McKenna shares that the Covid ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with bipolar disorder and manic depression are at higher risk for postpartum psychosis. The absolute risk ...

AMSTERDAM — Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a distinct psychiatric phenotype with specific prevention and treatment strategies and should be classified as a distinct mental illness diagnosis within the ...

After seeing an AI image of me on a flying horse, I started to believe I could fly. The voices told me to fly off my balcony, made me feel confident that I could survive.

Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can impact daily functioning and behavior. Although bipolar disorder is a chronic ...

During the COVID lockdown, McKenna dealt with “heavy cyclothymia,” which is a rare mood disorder that causes emotional ups and downs, according to the Mayo Clinic. This triggered “my first dangerous ...

Dr. Ongur answers the question: 'Combination Of Bipolar Medications?' — -- Question: Why might I need a combination of medications for bipolar disorder? Answer: It's true that combinations of ...