THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bipolar disorder - The Untold Story

Christina Applegate’s multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis is not an isolated event. I should know

Shakira Hussein’s concerns about her bipolar diagnosis were dismissed as common among ‘women like you’. Then she was found to have MS

The Guardian - AU · 17h ago

Laughing at TV Comedies Gave a Man Daily Seizures, and Doctors First Blamed His Bipolar Disorder

Doctors used two days of video EEG to confirm that intense laughter triggered brief seizures in a 43-year-old man, whose symptoms were initially mistaken for psychiatric problems.

Medical Daily · Oct 31

Kehlani Hospitalised and 'Not Cleared to Sing' Just Weeks After Discussing Extreme Bipolar Routine

Kehlani has been hospitalised, leading to the cancellation of two tour dates. The singer, who manages bipolar disorder with a strict routine, emphasises the unpredictability of health crises.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

The Comedian Who Spoke Up About His Mental Health During a Time When It Wasn't Talked About

Bill Oddie died at 85, remembered for openly discussing depression and bipolar disorder while helping break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Relatives of ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Man in Maine Say He Struggled With Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Health Issues

David's former wife, Ashley Brouillette, told News Center Maine, an NBC affiliate, that her ex-husband was abusive, saying she endured "a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse."

Latin Times · Jul 20

Charlie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Here’s how he tackled stigma and his feelings of shame

With the support of family and friends and regular psychiatric and psychological care, Charlie was determined to maintain a fulfilling and meaningful life

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

JAMA Study Finds Teen Marijuana Use More Than Doubles the Risk of Serious Mental Illness

A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396 teens found cannabis use doubles the risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder. Cannabis typically preceded psychiatric diagnosis by 1.7–2.3 years.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

Michael Lines, 34, said in the complaint filed ​in state court in San Francisco that conversations he had with ChatGPT last year escalated a manic episode he experienced into a weeks-long delusion, ultimately pushing him to attempt suicide. His lawsuit argues that OpenAI developed a product that poses particular risks…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Dane’s payout for historical sexual abuse meant the NDIS slashed his funding. He and his mum are fighting back

Dane Waites lives with profound autism, a severe intellectual disability and bipolar disorder. His support plan was cut and he can no long afford key services

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20

UK:Rap star Lil Nas X reveals bipolar disorder diagnosis

Lil Nas X has revealed he's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and says he was reluctant to discuss it in public.

AAP · Jun 18