When I Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, People Thought I Was Cursed

“It is certainly good news that mental health is finally becoming part of the development conversation. But the discussion must include voices like mine — voices of people living with mental health conditions in the developing world — so we can help global institutions design the best mental health care systems for even the most[…]

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Wellness Toolbox

“The road to wellness begins with you. Below are some tools to help you communicate better with your doctor, keep track of your symptoms and moods, record the progress you’re making, and reach recovery!” Access the resources here Source: dbsalliance.org

Feeling Bipolar Disorder In Your Gut

“Despite the way we’re taught in school, the body doesn’t think of itself as divided up into systems. It doesn’t realize it has a nervous system and an endocrine system, a respiratory system and a digestive system. There is really only one system that has to work together to keep you alive. So it’s unsurprising[…]

8 Times Passion Pit Shattered the Stigma of Mental Illness

“Angelakos sought help, though, and in 2015 joined forces with Bring Change 2 Mind, a nonprofit that brings awareness to mental illness through education. According to the organization, “Over the past 30 years, the rate of suicide among men has been three to four times that of women. Traditionally, however, men have shied away from[…]