At the pinnacle of his career, immediately following the release of Soundgarden’s 1994 album Superunknown, Chris Cornell was singing about depression. Unfortunately, it was depression that ultimately brought him down. “How would I know / that this could be my fate?” he sings on Superunknown’s “Fell on Black Days.” The frontman for Soundgarden and Audioslave, and…
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I had the privilege of being interviewed by BP Hope a.k.a. Bipolar Magazine. Check it out.
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The bipolar brain is one of mystery. It puzzles doctors and evades explanation. But more progress is around the corner. A new study could mean good things for drug development.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we could all scrap our medications and take vitamins instead? It’s a pipe dream. Or is it?
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I get the greatest kick out of coloring. Yes, coloring. I have a set of 24 colored pencils. I have magic markers, metallic pens, and, yes, a box of Crayola lies atop my home office desk. No, I am not in a kindergarten class. I am a 37-year-old creative guy.
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The longtime frontman for Depeche Mode, one of the world’s most popular and influential electronic groups was hooked on heroin. He somehow managed to not only clean up but come back more vital than before.
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Six states have proposed legislation that would outlaw capital punishment for people with severe mental illness.
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Her voice is potent and with purpose. And there’s a mighty message to her music, the kind of viewpoint that is rare these days. Recently signed to Warner Records — the label that put Ed Sheeran on the map — newcomer Irish singer-songwriter Stephanie Rainey has a powerful idea to share in her new…
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Aimee Mann is a modern-day folk heroine who has cranked out nine studio albums, including her brand-new release, Mental Illness. She’s pulled a black dog out of her hat with a deluge of melancholy gems that give subtle nods to mental health.
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Today is World Bipolar Day. Sixty million people worldwide live with bipolar disorder, and each and every one of them is unique and passionate. In fact, passion is the theme of the day this year. The official hashtag for today is #MyBipolarFuelsMyPassion4 _____. Let’s get it trending on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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