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Winning Video

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The winner of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance’s Facing Us Video Contest, Melanie Oldham describes what it’s like to have bipolar I disorder (with especially good descriptions of manic symptoms) and how she grew to accept the diagnosis and mental health services that keep it in check.

Success and Schizophrenia

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Elyn Saks, on her life with schizophrenia.

Coming Out as Mad

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Kay Redfield Jamison talks about coming out as a person with a bipolar disorder.

Kay Redfield Jamison in 2002

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Excellent, personal lecture about her experience with bipolar disorder.

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