Exclusive: Did Bipolar Disorder Drive a Mother to Kill Her Child?

(OAD 09/24/2007)
Can bipolar disorder cause a mother to kill her child? One suburban mom's story. Then, General Hospital star Maurice Benard and one Hollywood actress open up.
Andrea
Losing Control
She seemed like an average stay-at-home mom—until the voices in her head drove her to the unthinkable.

Maurice Benard
Maurice Benard
The General Hospital star opened up about his struggle with bipolar disorder. How's he doing now?

Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
The disease caused her to act out in rage—could she find a way to tame her symptoms?

Warning Signs
Warning Signs
Dr. Kay Jamison explains the symptoms —and what to do if you spot them.

Bipolar Resources
Bipolar Resources
Get everything you need to know. From its effects on women to how doctors manage manic episodes.

Related Resources
  • Read "Bipolar Diaries" in the October 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine.
  • Dr. Kay Jamison's book is An Unquiet Mind.
  • Read BP Magazine's interview with Maurice Benard featured in their Fall 2007 issue. For more information visit www.bphope.com
  • Visit the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance's website at www.dbsalliance.org
  • For information about the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Program, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org/moods
 
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