Profile: Phil Y., Living with Bipolar Disorder

You can live your life and manage serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder successfully. “It is definitely possible to have a normal life with bipolar disorder,” says Phil, who lives with the condition. Check out the video to hear Phil tell what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder and how to manage it. “Stick with your treatment plan,” he says, “and go forth." Want to take the first step to getting your treatment plan? Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Learn more at www.samhsa.gov/serious-mental-illness.