A major treatment issue for creative persons with bipolar disorder is the risk of cognitive impairment resulting from otherwise effective treatment modalities. By and large, high levels of cognitive ...

Scientists have discovered a fascinating link between creativity and cognitive impairment. In addition to producing art and literature, creativity is essential for problem-solving and adaptation. A ...

Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear with a knife during a psychotic episode. Ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky developed ...

The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary with an art exhibit featuring works by artists with bipolar disorder. The event included a reception, remarks from foundation ...

Artistic people are generally known for their eccentricities, and it would appear that science is backing this widely held notion. The authors first compared genetic and medical data from 86,000 ...

Exploring the upsides of their bipolar diagnosis has helped many people turn their uniqueness into pillars of personal ...

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) ...