Bipolar receives increased media attention whenever an actor/actress, athlete, politician, etc., finds themselves in trouble or acts different than normal. Their struggles become the topic of the week. While that can be helpful in spreading information about the disorder, it limits the personal space they need to improve.

The symptoms aren't different for people based on their wealth, social status, or career choices. However, treatments vary because the rich and famous can afford to get whatever help they need, whereas the average person doesn't always have access to the same treatments. That's where media attention helps. The more people read about bipolar, the more they can help someone with the disorder.

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