MrWhaleFood

I'm a black man diagnosed bipolar, and have the assumption that my father also had bipolar disorder. I can only assume because being from a low income, minority household access to mental health services is often lacking.

I guess my question is, is there anything your team is doing to make mental health services more accessible to people like me? If so, in what ways can your everyday person provide support?

Also, for those on your team who also have bipolar disorder, how do you deal with the stigma? I tend to keep my cards close to my chest and not let anyone know, then I'll have a hypomanic episode and need to tell EVERYONE. That then makes me really embarrassed and upset.

Thanks, I appreciate everything y'all do. If it wasn't for my mental health team I wouldn't be here today.