The first time Bill Clemo realized that he needed to look into his mental health was right after he started college. At the time, he thought that his sleep deprivation was temporary, so were the mood swings, but after a suicide attempt, it became clear that he needed help.

It has been over thirty years since he started treatment for bipolar disorder but the decision to openly talk about it did not come easily to him. Today, he leads a group that helps others share their experience with mental illness. At work and within his group of friends, everybody knows about his condition, which according to him, is quite helpful because they help monitor his symptoms and behavior. He is also a leader of the Stability Network, an organization that aims to break the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.

To know more about this initiative, visit:

https://www.thestabilitynetwork.org/

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