The lows, the highs and the trauma of bipolar disorder

Misdiagnosed and misunderstood, bipolar disorder can strike without warning, writes Claire Keeton. South Africa’s high stress levels and poor public health service make things worse

20 November 2022 - 00:00

From the time she wakes up each day, Jo* is hyper aware of how she feels. ..

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