​Bipolar disorder has come to be associated with creativity, verve, and charisma.  Many speculate about famous figures of the past whom despite boughts of depression and manic behaviour are responsible for some of the most creative and significant contributions to the arts, sciences and many other fields.  Today celebrities are recognising and speaking out about their mental health issues - providing many of us the bitter sweet knowledge that mental health really can affect anyone; at any time.  Click on the pictures below, of celebrities with mental health conditions, to read about their experiences and insights gained. 

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.'

- H.D. Thoreau​