Bipolar disorder

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Folks can be stabilized, but mental illness is one of those things that's biological.

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There are going to be times when you have relapses.Q.

Do you encounter a lot of people who think mental illness is "their" problem, not mine?

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Yes.Q.

How do you respond to that?

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It affects a lot more people than you know, and you probably know people who have these health issues.

You may not be astute enough to recognize it, or they may be very skilled about hiding it.Q.

Is there still stigma about mental illness?

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Stigma is very alive and well when it comes to mental illness.

People are very reluctant to admit they have mental illness or someone they know does.Q.

What is a "mental-health consumer?

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Anybody could be considered a consumer who is seeking help and assistance for mental-health issues, whether it's depression or schizophrenia or any other mental-health issues.Robin Williams Adams can be reached at robin.adams @theledger.com or 863-802-7558.

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