Bipolar disorder

"Deepali," who lives in Delhi with her parents, was twice committed to a mental institution against her will, even though her doctor said she didn't need that kind of treatment.

One woman in India battles the label, and stigma, of mental illness

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In India, mental health problems still carry a heavy stigma, and it’s difficult to get adequate treatment. One woman, who was misdiagnosed, still suffers the consequences.

Mental disorders reclassified

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Creativity and madness

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Next to Normal

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When six year olds attempt suicide

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Bipolar disorder in children: a difficult diagnosis for parents

Health & Medicine

Treating an adult for bipolar disorder can be difficult, but what happens when it’s a three-year-old child? Guest: Jennifer Egan, novelist and New York Times Magazine contributor