Bipolar Disorder Videos

Experts dive into the two poles of this mood disorder – mania and depression. Bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed because of the wide range of symptoms.

“Advocacy comes out of need and necessity,” says Julie A. Fast, an expert on managing bipolar disorder. Hear what worked for her and led to several acclaimed books.

The latest science shines light on gene-targeting drugs, ketamine, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.

A professor of psychiatry outlines several things that can help stabilize bipolar swings, from family/group therapy to apps that track mood.

Kitt O’Malley had to forgive herself for not being perfect. Follow her journey of self-acceptance with bipolar disorder.

Relationships are work with or without a mental illness. What fears does someone with bipolar disorder face? How is dating more difficult?

Missy Douglas has spent most of her life creating art as a means of expression, but after a bipolar diagnosis at 19, it became a driving force to help her understand how the disorder affects her life.

A bipolar diagnosis hasn’t stopped Colton Mulligan from running a creative agency alongside his business partners. He shares what helps him maintain a successful career while managing the highs and lows of this disorder.

How does one couple nurture their relationship when bipolar is in the picture?

Bentz Deyo knew his thought patterns weren’t normal. How does he channel the mania that continuously creeps back into his life?

How does a childhood bipolar diagnosis change when you become an adult? Anna Alexander walks us through how she balances this mental disorder with daily responsibilities.

At R2ISE theater, the stage is a safe space that allows performers to channel their mental illness into living, breathing art.

What did two sisters learn from their mother’s bipolar diagnosis, and how have they grown stronger through time?

A young man with bipolar disorder finds that volunteering gives him purpose and helps him cope with his condition.

Who to tell? How much to tell? Communication advice for those just diagnosed with bipolar.

Behavioral activation, a way of re-engaging a depressed person with their environment, may be helpful in treating bipolar depression.

Tips on how to cope with the invisible disease of bipolar disorder.

If biopolar disease runs in the family, are there ways to reduce the chance that it will be passed on?

When is going to the hospital the right choice for a person with bipolar?

What steps should a caregiver take when their bipolar loved one is in crisis?

Methods that loved ones can use to help their loved one with bipolar.

How can I best help my loved one who has refused bipolar treatment?

The challenges of keeping the bipolar person on their medications and how to overcome them.

How to find the right doctors and therapists for your bipolar treatment.

Can you really have a plan to keep you or your loves ones from a bipolar relapse?

The structure and rhythm of your life can hurt or improve your bipolar disorder. Find out how.

Questions on the minds of WebMD users--like the differences between bipolar and schizophrenia--are answered by experts in bipolar disorder.

Veteran newscaster Jane Pauley explores how to manage triggers with author of "I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Help".

What are the steps a bipolar woman take before considering a pregnancy?

A description of what to expect in family focused therapy for a bipolar person and their loved ones.

Families must be involved in the care of a bipolar loved one for both to move forward and recover.

Learning to accept bipolar and how to request time off from work.

Tips on how relaxation can help those with bipolar relax and manage mood.

A writer with bipolar discusses the importance of structure in controlling her condition.

Behind the Scenes: Here we look at what we know about Bipolar Disorder today and also touch on what we don't know.

How writing and peer to peer support can help those with bioplar value their story and their struggle toward wellness.

Dual Disorders add complication to a Bipolar diagnosis. With treatment and support a happy, healthy life is possible.

Can a bipolar woman parent a toddler? Absolutely, says mom Robyn Mandelberg.

Who should be the members of your RA wellness team?