Bipolar Disorder Has Its Upside, Patients Say

The problems that come with bipolar disorder are well-known, however, some people with the condition  feel lucky to have it.

Bipolar Rise in Kids Drives Debate

A bipolar disorder diagnosis may not only stigmatize a child, but also lead to harms from medications, feeling set apart from other kids and having future hopes dashed.

A new look at nature of mood disorder

Child psychiatrists are debating what to do about a glaring 40-fold spike within a decade in the number of youngsters diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A panel of the American Psychiatric Association has concluded that many of these children may have been misdiagnosed, and that they are suffering instead from another mood disorder more likely to evolve into adult depression or anxiety. The panel ...

Bipolar Disorder & Asperger’s Syndrome: Two public mental health concerns (First of two parts)

“Psychiatric conditions are also illnesses.” - Maria Nena Penaranda, M.D. Diplomate, Philippine Board of Psychiatry “I HEAR voices whispering inside my head telling me what to do.

Bipolar Sinead O'Connor cancels 2012 tour: 'I am very unwell'

In a statement posted to her website, Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor writes that she's canceling the remainder of her 2012 tour because of concerns about her mental health -- specifically bipolar disorder.