Dealing with bipolar in the family and work place
According to WebMD, bipolar is defined as manic depression, it is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behaviour.
Listen as clinical psychologist, Nozi, unpacks the complexity of bipolar with Thandolwethu below, or read the details under the podcast.
Bipolar is often like many mental illnesses, overlooked and not given the serious attention it deserves.
There is often a lack of appreciation of what individuals who suffer from mental illness go through. Thandolwethu, in particular, feels that this thinking is most prevalent amongst black people, who often will mock people with mental issues as if they are crazy.
So, how does one address bipolar in the home, romantic relationships, and the work place? And how do we destigmatise the stereotypes of mental health in South Africa especially?
To contact Nozi, please call 073 2099 274
Alternatively, you can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group - 24 Hour Helpline: 0800 12 13 14/ to speak to a counsellor: between 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday, Call: 011 234 4837.