Stigma around bipolar and other disorders is just as debilitating
Mental illness carries a stigma, but with the publication of her book, Dr Ngcobo sheds light on living with bipolar disorder in an attempt to end judgment and educate people
Patients are subject to wild mood swings and costly spending sprees,but they can be treated with the right medicine – and a lot of money.
The condition is widely misunderstood but it can be treated successfully with the right medication.
Understanding the disorder will enable parents to offer their child the necessary support structure, writes Dessy Tzoneva.