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Learn about the characteristics of type 1 bipolar disorder, and learn about effective treatments.

Bipolar II Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by periods of depression and hypomania, which is a less severe form of mania. Unlike Bipolar I Disorder, which involves full-blown manic episodes, Bipolar II Disorder features hypomanic episodes that are less intense but can still significantly impact an individual’s life. Understanding Bipolar II Disorder, including […]

Learn about the potential causes of bipolar disorder, including genetics, trauma, environmental factors, and lifestyle.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). While many people are familiar with the general concept of bipolar disorder, it is important to recognize that there are several distinct types, each with unique features and diagnostic criteria. Understanding these different bipolar […]

Learn out if bipolar disorder can affect thoughts and how a person thinks.

Have you ever felt like it only takes a small inconvenience to ruin your entire day? But how can something as trivial as getting late for a meeting or spilling coffee on your clothes make you feel so overwhelmed? It turns out that your mental strength (or lack thereof) can make all the difference. Think […]

Negative emotions like frustration and anger are part of the human experience. When you’re aware of them, they can be a force for positive change. At the same time, you need ways to cope with these emotions when they occur. Sure, you may try ignoring them in hopes that they’ll go away, but dealing with […]

According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 percent of the US population develops PTSD at some time in their lives. People who develop PTSD after a traumatic event start experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks, avoidance of stimuli that remind them of the event, and mood changes. But aside from emotional symptoms, a pervasive […]

We often use terms like ‘emotional health’ and ‘mental health’ interchangeably. That’s because having a mental health condition affects both our mental and emotional health. Conditions like major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, which affect about 1 in 25 US adults, affect both emotional and mental health. But even though the two domains go hand […]