What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome.
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.
Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310
VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar disorder.
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 3: Richard D Williams
(13 minutes) Dr. April Lisbon believes the differences in our brains can really be our super powers. In this episode, she speaks with self-advocate Richard D. Williams who shares his journey with bipolar syndrome.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171
(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward
Genetic Markers May Help Scientists Treat Schizophrenia & Bipolar
Scientists at the Van Andel Research Institute have located a region of vital genetic control markers called epigenes that may help bring about more effective screening methods and treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The Evolutionary Advantages of Mental Illness
Comedian and mental illness self-advocate Frank King discusses how he feels the abilities that come along with neurodiversity may have roots in our ancestors.
Probiotics May Help Treat Bipolar Disorder
Probiotics, which are commonly referred to as “good bacteria,” have been found to potentially treat…
Anaheim Ducks Honor Fan With Parkinson’s
(3 min 28 sec) In this episode: a Dyslexia Task Force is helping students in Iowa, “Now This” releases a video discussing living with Bipolar Disorder, a man with Parkinson’s is honored by the Anaheim Ducks, and more!
Study Finds 70% of Bipolar Patients Initially Misdiagnosed
According to research, bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed in 70% of patients, with 33% remaining misdiagnosed for at least ten years.
New App Predicts Manic and Depressive Episodes in Bipolar Users
A new app has been released for the iPhone which passively monitors user input in order to alert bipolar users of manic episodes.
Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity and An Open Mind
Deborahmichelle Sanders, J.D. recounts how neuroplasticity allowed her brain to recover from a health crisis, and how the medical community can benefit from being more open-minded.
Fashionista Uses Social Media to Open Up About Bipolar
Fashion blogger and founder of Ban.do Jen Gotch, made an honest announcement to her fans through social media about her mental health.
Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)
(3 mins 43 sec) In this episode, a man with Down Syndrome gives a speech to Congress about life with the condition, Jennifer Lewis from Black-ish discusses her bipolar disorder diagnosis, and how can Instagram create anxiety and depression for teens?
Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)
(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, children put together a lemonade stand for autism awareness, a woman with bipolar disorder talks about the impact of self-empowerment, and strangers come donate movies to a man with Down syndrome for his collection? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Young Man with Schizophrenia Educates Police
Twenty-three-year-old Connor Jackson is using his experiences with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD to train officers from a handful of Kansas police departments.
Researchers Develop Online Support for Bipolar Disorder
British researchers have developed a “cheap” and “accessible” online relapse prevention tool to help those with bipolar disorder.
Study Suggests Genetic Link Among Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, and Other Neurodiverse Conditions
According to a recent study, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and autism all have one thing in common: they can each be traced back to the same inherited genetic variations.
Defining Neurodiversity for 2017: It’s Different Brains
In our final blog of 2016, Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses the problem of isolation when dealing with a diagnosis, and the way individuals and all of society can benefit when all of us come together for our common goals.
Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)
In this episode, CalTeach researchers find a link between Parkinson’s and gut bacteria, Demi Lovato discusses her life with bipolar disorder, and a woman with Down syndrome starts her own cookie business!
Week in Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes the Day of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)
In this episode, an amusement park creates a calming room for kids with autism, a young man with Down syndrome gets into his dream school, and how did an FSU football star make the day of a student with autism?
Kids’ Blood Results Could Predict Bipolar Disorder
A potential link between bipolar disorder and specific blood markers has been discovered in a UK-based study.
Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)
In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with Down syndrome becomes a cop for a day, and did you hear about the man with Parkinson’s who won a Martial Arts title?
Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)
The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in our brains.
Hosted by Matthew Ryan.
Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)
On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving different brains.
"Millennial Neurodiversity News"
Hosted by Matthew Ryan.
