How Many People Suffer From Mental Illness?
In her new book, Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar but Were Too Freaked Out to Ask, Hilary Smith gives advice to people who live with this mood disorder and to their friends and loved ones. In this article, a reporter reviews six tips Smith gives for helping people who suffer from mental illness. The list includes meeting people with mental illnesses, educating yourself on the various conditions, and believing passionately in people's ability to recover.
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