How Talking Openly Against Stigma Helped A Mother And Son Cope With Bipolar Disorder

May 02, 2016 | Emily Taylor

In this profile, single mother of four, Liza Long, talks about how sharing her experience dealing with her then middle-school aged son helped lead to her son’s correct diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder. Last month, her son Walton, who is now 16, spoke at TEDx Boise to share his story and speak out against the stigmatization of mental illness.

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How Talking Openly Against Stigma Helped A Mother And Son Cope With Bipolar Disorder