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Exclusive: Sinéad O'Connor Reveals Her Struggle with Bipolar Disorder

For the first time on television, Sinéad O'Connor reveals her struggle with bipolar disorder. More »
Sinéad O'Connor
Slideshow Sinéad O'Connor
From a terror-filled childhood to Grammy winner, Sinéad talks about the diagnosis that saved her life.
 Pat Roeller
Slideshow A Mother's Plea
Pat fears what will happen if her son does not recover from bipolar disorder.
Patty Duke
Slideshow Patty Duke
She was one of the first to come forward. Now, Patty Duke reaches out to one of our viewers.
 Bipolar resources
Bipolar Resources
Educate yourself—from a mood disorder questionnaire to how to manage manic episodes.



Related Resources
  • For referrals to support groups or a local emergency help line, please call the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance toll-free at 800-826-3632, or visit www.dbsalliance.org.
  • For information about the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Program, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org/moods.
  • Learn more about mental health issues at the National Institute of Mental Health website www.nimh.nih.gov.
  • Dr. Kay Jamison's book is An Unquiet Mind.
  • Read Patty Duke's blog at http://www.pattyduke.net/blog/
  • Sinéad O'Connor's album Theology is available in stores now.
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Original Air Date: October 4, 2007