Last Thursday, actress Debi Mazar joined the likes of Glenn Close, Paige Hemmis, and Joe Pantoliano.

Mazar didn’t launch her own mental health campaign, but the actress did take part in a panel discussion as part of the SPEAK and Be Heard…Living With Bipolar Depression campaign, where she talked about how bipolar disorder has affected one of her family members who was diagnosed with the disorder 10 years ago.

According the Mazar, her family member dealt with symptoms of bipolar disorder for years before getting an accurate diagnosis, beginning proper treatment, and learning to manage the illness, which is so often the case with many folks dealing with mental illness.

“I am proud to be part of the SPEAK and Be Heard campaign to recognize other families just like mine who are dealing with this disease,” said Mazar. “The goals of the campaign are to offer a voice to people with bipolar depression, inspire hope in families who are struggling with this disease, and show that success is possible with the right treatment and the support of friends, family, and health care professionals.” (PRWeb)

SPEAK and Be Heard is sponsored by AstraZeneca, and while the campaign’s website is down at the time I’m writing this (except for the page I linked above), you can learn a little more about it when you check out the DBSA’s SPEAK and Be Heard overview.

The press release provides www.facingbipolar.com (another AstraZeneca-sponsored site) as a resource for learning more about bipolar disorder, a website that provides facts about bipolar disorder, including information about bipolar disorder symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; information about bipolar mania and bipolar depression; tips for finding support in your area; and tips for choosing a doctor.

However, know that you can also find a wealth of information about bipolar disorder at:

• The National Bipolar Foundation
• The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
• The National Institute of Mental Health’s section on bipolar disorder
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s section on bipolar disorder

And, of course, Psych Central’s own introduction to bipolar disorder.

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    Last reviewed: 15 Nov 2009