Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. J. P. SINGH, PHD - Robin Williams and Mental Illness
Jun 19, 2023 ·
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Was Bipolar Disorder Why Oscar Award Winner Robin Williams Committed Suicide - Bipolar disorder is best understood as a medical disease characterized by "high highs" (mania) and "low lows" (depression)....
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Was Bipolar Disorder Why Oscar Award Winner Robin Williams Committed Suicide - Bipolar disorder is best understood as a medical disease characterized by "high highs" (mania) and "low lows" (depression). This roller coaster can place individuals such as Mr. Williams at higher risk of problem behaviors such as self-harm and, in tragic cases such had this, suicide. Access to appropriate medication and adherence to a routine medication schedule can significantly reduce the likelihood of suicide in individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. This is important to understand for cases such as Mr. Williams who was known to go off his medications prior to comedy events to induce a manic state. Robin Williams was an inspiration in his portrayal of mental healthcare professionals. From "Good Will Hunting" to "Awakenings", he managed to capture the compassion and empathy that we all hope to share with our patients. His talent and smile will be missed by a generation. BIO: Dr. Singh is an internationally-recognized researcher, author, public speaker, and educator in the field of forensic mental health. Having published over 45 journal articles, books, and chapters on research conducted in over 50 countries, Dr. Singh has lectured at Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is Professor of Epidemiology & Violence Risk Assessment at Molde University College in Norway. - https://www.gifrinc.com/
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