Andy Behrman’s personal memoir, Electroboy, about living with Bipolar 1 Disorder is not an easy read.

Originally posted February 26, 2019. Are You There Alone? is written by Suzanne O’Malley, an investigative reporter. She followed the tragedy in real time. She was present through Andrea Yates’ 5 weeks of court proceedings. To write this book, she read all of the transcribed trial testimony, 2000 pages of Andrea Yates’ medical records and interviewed nearly 100 people, including Ms. Andrea Yates and Mr. Rusty Yates, her ex-husband, to write this book. Personal Note:

Updated March 31, 2022 Dyane's lifelong healing journey with bipolar Dyane Harwood battled depression her whole life and then bipolar disorder after she gave birth. Therapy, lifestyle changes, medication and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) got her life back. She is my shero. Birth of a New Brain , by Dyane Harwood is a very important book. Dyane’s autobiographical account of her life with bipolar disorder is as stunning as Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison’s autobiographical accou

Originally posted May 9, 2017. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As of 2017, the World Health Organization lists depression as the top cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Just a few years ago, it was number four on the list. Surprised? I am blown away. Mental health is consistently ignored as an important aspect of overall health. Dr. Margaret Chan, the WHO Director-General says : “These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their appro

Originally posted October 22, 2013. I love this book. The co-authors seamlessly intertwine a full spectrum of education and complex...

Originally posted October 8, 2013. Yup, It’s Me: The Face of Bipolar Today I am humbled to share a guest post from Heidi Koss, LMHCA....

Originally posted October 7, 2013. Guest Post: Today I am pleased to have Jennifer Killi Marshall of Bipolar Mom Life guest posting here...