Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Bill Birdsall’s Story

I’d like to say a very special thank you to Bill Birdsall for submitting his story. The length prevents it from being posted in its entirety, so he has been kind enough to submit it as a PDF file. His story is well-worth the time it takes to download and read through it. Here is [...]

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Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Cqui’s Story

Life has to become pretty unbearable before one starts seeking out answers. Thanks to the World Wide Web they are found easier and faster than ever before. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. However I fought against it and tried another job, insisting I could beat it with medication! I was wrong. I have been [...]

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Joe Pantoliano speaks on mental illness, Mad Pride

Joe Pantoliano shared his thoughts and opinions on mental illness and mental healthcare on ABC Primetime. Pantoliano also showed his support for the Mad Pride movement. The segment began with a cellist who suffers from manic depression and psychosis. Perhaps suffering isn’t the correct word in this case. She states that her talent is enhanced [...]

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