The Complexities of Bipolar Disorder: Exploring the Link Between Creativity, Intelligence, and Mental Health

The Complexities of Bipolar Disorder: Exploring the Link Between Creativity, Intelligence, and Mental Health

by Florina Lungu | Aug 18, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health, Mindset

Let me tell you a story about a patient, let’s call her Sofia, who came to me one chilly November afternoon. The wind outside was biting, and the scent of damp earth lingered in the air as the first flakes of snow began to fall. Sofia walked in, her eyes wide with a...
Seeing the Full Picture: How Context Shapes Our Understanding of Bipolar Disorder

Seeing the Full Picture: How Context Shapes Our Understanding of Bipolar Disorder

by Florina Lungu | Nov 11, 2023 | Bipolar Disorder, Mindset

I read a joke the other day, and it really stuck with me: “Is 4 a lot? Well, it depends on the context. On Instagram, no. In a dark alley, yes!” Now of course, it’s a joke – but it really got me thinking about the power of context. Only seeing part of the picture...
Mastering the Mood: How van Gogh, Munch, and Pollock Channeled Bipolar Disorder into Artistic Greatness

Mastering the Mood: How van Gogh, Munch, and Pollock Channeled Bipolar Disorder into Artistic Greatness

by Florina Lungu | Apr 8, 2023 | Bipolar Disorder

Vincent van Gogh. Edvard Munch. Jackson Pollock. What do these three names have in common? Of course, there is the obvious – all three are artists, all giants in the art world. They are all hugely influential. All of them have their own artistic identity and style...
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