Bipolar Disorder: A serious Mental Health Disease

5.7 million adults have Bipolar disorder in the US

May is Mental Health Awareness Month…and boy do we need to promote mental health to help save lives!

• Misconceptions and fear keep people from seeking help
• Anyone can develop Bipolar Disorder
• The disorder affects men and women
• The disorder affects all socioeconomic statuses
• Many have their first episode of Mania or Depression before age 25
• Of all mental health disorders, it has one of the highest death by suicide rates
• Often depression is the first episode and can make the diagnosis difficult

LAMSA’s note: Dr Kunam is Bipolar & Women’s Health Advocate; She is the founder of Bipolar Coach.