Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

An antipsychotic approved by the FDA in 2009 to treat schizophrenia has now been green-lighted for use in bipolar 1 disorder. Iloperidone (Fanapt) is now FDA-approved for adults with bipolar 1 ...

For the late-age adolescent or young adult who has just received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychiatric medication is usually a pivotal aspect of initial treatment recommendations. No one wants ...

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'When Can I Stop Taking Bipolar Meds?' — -- Question: How long do I have to take medication for bipolar disorder, and can I stop if I no longer have symptoms?

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 ...

Selena Gomez offered a raw look at her mental health in an interview with Rolling Stone. She said she is unlikely to carry children while taking medication for bipolar disorder. Some drugs are ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Bipolar disorder is a ...

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity.

Certain patients have been urged to contact their doctor immediately if they are taking a common medication. People taking ...

Following the high profile suicide of iconic fashion designer Kate Spade, we are shedding light on a silent killer. Bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder) ...

An award-winning novelist with bipolar disorder explains how medication protects his creativity by stabilizing the chaos of untreated mania. It almost never fails to happen. When I talk about my ...