![]() It would be an ambitious goal to depict in just a 30- or 60-minute episode what it’s like for someone to live with extended periods of bipolar depression, or to represent the extreme behaviors of mania, without furthering public misconceptions.įortunately, a handful of series, with writers willing to consult experts or actors pulling from personal experience, are exploring necessary topics like stigma, treatment adherence and stability, daily struggles, and the high-functioning levels of some brilliant fictional characters. ![]() ![]() Given the complexities and nuances of symptoms, it’s no easy task to portray the important yet subtle details necessary to deliver an authentic characterization. On the small screen, characters with bipolar seem to be making their mark, with many storylines featuring bipolar more prominently. TV Shows featuring Characters with Bipolar While not all television characters with bipolar disorder are accurately portrayed, there are some shows that get it right, with an authentic dramatization of mania, depression, and paranoia, and how relationships are affected.
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