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Produced by Toronto’s 90th Parallel Productions, the multi-award-winning project was completed in May 2013. The issues it highlights are just as prevalent—if not more so—today, nearly a decade after its release.
I co-produced, co-authored, and starred in the film.
I shared my story and presented others’ to educate and challenge how society perceives mental illness. The film has been screened in festivals, on television, and in classrooms around the world.
Millions are diagnosed with mental illnesses,
only to receive prescriptions for psychotropic drugs they may not need, with little guidance on how to live well. Bipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses, yet its causes and treatments are still largely misunderstood. In this documentary, I use my own experience with bipolar disorder to explore how we can rethink our approach to mental health and wellness.
While Bipolarized is a Canadian production, its themes are global in scope. Through numerous interviews with doctors, naturopathic healers, Big Pharma whistleblowers, and investigative journalists, the film takes an in-depth look at our current mental health system and the $36.77 billion psychotropic drug market
-DR. JEREMY SILVERMAN
