Fosters a deep understanding of the struggles bipolar individuals face

Points out key markers of the disorder, which will help friends and family members feel confident in pursuing help for their loved one Creates awareness of the weaknesses of the mental healthcare system in the United States Addresses the reported 5.7 million adults suffering from the disorder-factoring in family members and friends, there are more than 20-million individuals are affected by the disease From a certified In Our Own Voice Program facilitator and former board member of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)