Myths
It is a sad fact that many people are still ignorant when it comes to the truth about bipolar disorder (manic depression) and other mental illnesses. These links examine and often debunk many of the common myths, misperceptions and misunderstandings.
It's All in Your Head
A look at some of the thoughtless things people say regarding Bipolar Disorder.
A look at some of the thoughtless things people say regarding Bipolar Disorder.
Mythunderstandings
People who do not understand what you are going through when you have a mental illness, or have mistaken beliefs about mental illness, can hurt you.
People who do not understand what you are going through when you have a mental illness, or have mistaken beliefs about mental illness, can hurt you.
Disputed Association between Violence and Mental Illness
High-profile crimes involving mental patients - from John Hinckleys attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to the murder of two nuns this year in Maine - reinforce the notion that mental illness equals violence. But some studies show that people with mental illness are no more violent than people in general.
High-profile crimes involving mental patients - from John Hinckleys attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 to the murder of two nuns this year in Maine - reinforce the notion that mental illness equals violence. But some studies show that people with mental illness are no more violent than people in general.
Mental Illness is No Myth
Article from The Dallas Morning News outlining solid facts about the three major groups of debilitating mental illness.
Article from The Dallas Morning News outlining solid facts about the three major groups of debilitating mental illness.