Tag: living with bipolar disorder

Pregnancy and Bipolar Disorder: What You Can Expect

March 7, 2018 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Bipolar Disorder Bipolar

As stated by Jessi Lepine, a woman with bipolar disorder who was pregnant and shared her story on the International Bipolar Foundation’s official website, “Before I was pregnant someone said to me that I shouldn’t have kids because I have… Read More ›

What is it Like to Have Bipolar Disorder?

February 1, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

Many people with mental illness experience stigma and discrimination because they are misunderstood. Improper representations in the media can perpetuate stigmas, and those who don’t know someone personally with a mental illness may have difficulty empathizing with those who work… Read More ›