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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hypersexuality is a common part of bipolar disorder, yet it remains one of the hardest symptoms to discuss — both in the doctor’s office and at home. Some research suggests hypersexuality affects ...

Even with bipolar disorder, building self-confidence through small successes remains firmly within our control. How we feel about and envision ourselves — especially when our thoughts turn negative — ...

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.

“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 ...

Complementary and integrative therapies can be beneficial for those with bipolar disorder — as long as they are an addition to your treatment plan, not a substitution for it. For someone with bipolar ...

When you live with bipolar disorder, you’re like anyone else in many ways. You care deeply about certain things. Others frustrate you. But bipolar disorder also leads to some experiences that people ...

Mood shifts come with the territory of bipolar disorder. But sometimes, you can sense them before they fully arrive. Whether it’s an upswing into mania or a downturn into depression — which can show ...