• S3EP17 From the Edge to Empowerment: A Mother’s Journey Navigating Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder

  • Aug 23 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

S3EP17 From the Edge to Empowerment: A Mother’s Journey Navigating Asperger's and Bipolar Disorder

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  • In this eye-opening episode of "Navigating Mental Illness: Parents Stories," we hear from Lila, a mother who shares her deeply personal journey with her son’s mental health challenges. Diagnosed early with Asperger's syndrome and later with bipolar disorder, Lila's son faced social and academic struggles despite his intellectual brilliance. Lila talks about the turning point when her son found solace and a sense of community in music and theater, but also the harrowing suicide attempt that changed their lives forever. By exploring a broken mental healthcare system, utilizing a therapeutic consultant, and enduring countless emotional and logistical challenges, Lila's unwavering advocacy eventually led to her son stabilizing and thriving both academically and socially.

    **Keywords:**

    - Mental Health

    - Asperger's Syndrome

    - Autism Spectrum Disorder

    - Bipolar Disorder

    - Adolescent Mental Health

    - Suicide Prevention

    - Therapeutic Consultant

    - Mental Healthcare

    - Parental Advocacy

    - Music Therapy
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