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?

Dr. Calabrese answers the question: 'What If I Refuse Bipolar Medications?' — -- Question: What if I choose not to use medications for bipolar disorder? Answer: Now one of our most challenging ...

NRX-100 (preservative-free ketamine) has been granted Fast Track Designation by FDA for treatment of suicidal ideation in ...

Selecting a bipolar medication often involves trial and error to customize a suitable solution. It’s about tailoring the treatment to individual needs and ...

This post is offered as a concise overview of conventional psychiatric approaches to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Future posts will review the evidence for complementary and alternative ...

Bipolar disorder is complicated. It’s also completely misunderstood, and often feared. This leads to stigma, which means that some people choose to suffer in shadows instead of seeking support from ...

Bipolar disorder and alcohol problems seem to go hand-in-hand, leading to a widespread belief that drinking acts as a kind of 'self medication' to ease bipolar's life-altering symptoms of mania, ...

When I’m providing therapy for people with bipolar disorder, one of the greatest concerns they have is losing their creative abilities. People with a bipolar condition adapt to mood swings by getting ...