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Why does bipolar disorder exist? And what if bipolar disorder isn’t just an illness, but also an evolutionary adaptation? Dr. Holly Swartz reveals the evolutionary secrets of bipolar disorder - from flexible circadian rhythms that once helped our ancestors survive, to the creativ ...  عرض المزيد

Neuroscientist Dr. Adrienne Benediktsson opens up about her journey with bipolar disorder - from the terrifying moment of trying to jump out of a plane mid-air to retracing lost memories after a psychotic episode. Dr. Benediktsson shares how harrowing experiences with depression ...  عرض المزيد

Over 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and many more go undiagnosed. This episode takes a deep dive into what we know (and don’t know) about bipolar I and II, why science has lagged behind, and what a groundbreaking new initiative—BD²: Breakthrough D ...  عرض المزيد

Confused about what medically constitutes “bipolar tendencies” or “bipolar adjacent symptoms”? Do you want to understand more about the diagnosis of cyclothymia? You're not alone! In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board ce ...  عرض المزيد

Hello lovely listeners!

Happy Thursday.

You may have been hearing Bipolar Disorder in the media a lot at the moment.  So we thought it would be the perfect time to clarify and provide education into living with Bipolar and what exactly Bipolar Disorder is. W ...

Did you know that age changes not only potential symptoms of bipolar disorder, but also what care is available, how doctors see the illness, and even our own perspective? It’s even possible for bipolar disorder to show up for the first time in your 50s, 60s, or even later. Listen ...  عرض المزيد