Category Archives: People Like Me

In a large new study, people with bipolar disorder were more likely than those without the mental illness to die from a number of causes, and to die almost a decade younger. An expert on the condition, which is best … Continue reading →

By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN, M.D. At 45, my patient Bruce was at the pinnacle of his career, with a lucrative law practice. Then his life was cruelly turned upside down by two medical events, a crushing first episode of major … Continue reading →

Lee Thompson Young suffered from bipolar disorder before suicide: coroner’s report The ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ star, 29, was taking medication for bipolar disorder and was also suffering from depression when he shot himself in the head in August, a report … Continue reading →

‘MasterChef’s’ Josh Marks loses ‘battle of his life,’ commits suicide – CNN.com. (CNN) — “MasterChef” runner-up Joshua Marks was in “the battle of his life fighting mental illness” when he killed himself Friday, his family said Sunday. His family blames … Continue reading →