Though a diagnosis of bipolar disorder has objective criteria based on symptoms, everyone has a different story—a unique way of navigating their life.

Holly Swartz, MD, recipient of DBSA Gerald L. Klerman Senior Investigator Award and Young Investigator Award, discusses the importance of patients and clinicians working together to develop a treatment plan that encompasses all aspects of a patient's life. Dr.Swartz also talks about what it means for patients to thrive with a mood disorder from the perspective of a health care provider.

To learn more about Thriving with bipolar visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/

DBSA would like to thank Allergan for supporting the Thriving with Bipolar Campaign.