Some folks rely on the stock market index to manage their accumulated wealth. I rely on my irritability index to manage my mental health. When my co-worker’s habit of ending every sentence with an ...

Stress can worsen bipolar symptoms. Here’s how I learned to manage both with small, meaningful changes. In 2021, I was feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, which wasn’t great for my mental health.

I can’t recall a single mental health professional who hasn’t emphasized one key point: The way I talk to myself plays a major role in how I live with and respond to my bipolar disorder. My mood ...