Worldwide, the month of May has been dedicated to better understanding mental illnesses, with specific focus on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
An estimated 3-4% of South Africans have bipolar disorder and about 1% of the population will develop schizophrenia during their lifetime.
While different, both share common traits, which make them difficult to diagnose.
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By Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty and passionate mental health advocate
Every year on March 30, World Bipolar Day provides a moment for us all to join together in solidarity around the goals of increasing awareness, acceptance and funding for this illness.
It also commemorates the birthday of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh,…