Oct 9th, 2008 · They're bright, they're perky — and they've got no inner life. In fact, they exist only to soothe the tortured souls of the male lead. A lighthearted look at MPDGs throughout movie history.
Feb 4th, 2008 · Terri Cheney was a successful entertainment lawyer, representing some of the biggest names in the business, but few knew of her inner struggle with bipolar disorder. In this week's Behind Closed Doors, Cheney talks candidly about manic depression, as chronicled in her new book, Manic.
Aug 23rd, 2007 · The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the powerful anti-psychotic drug Risperdal for use in preteens and teenagers with schizophrenia or manic depressive illness. Risperdal can be very effective, but it also has some significant side effects.
Aug 10th, 2007 · Any band with eight members, all of whom sing and swap instruments, is bound to operate with a degree of eclecticism. Architecture in Helsinki crams an incredible amount of stuff into "Heart It Races," dashing from one idea to the next with manic speed.
Jul 20th, 2007 · Fresh Air's film critic says Adam Shankman's candy-colored teeny-bopper parable feels fatuously energized, with the songs all blaring at one manic pitch and a heroine whose delusional optimism has peaked by the end of the opening number.
Apr 17th, 2006 · Dr. E. Fuller Torrey is a research psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness. He has authored many books on the subject of mental illness and is president of the Treatment Advocacy Center, as well as associate director for laboratory research at the Stanley Medical Research Institute.
Apr 6th, 2006 · Director Jeff Feuerzeig talks about his documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. The film's subject is a manic depressive musician and artist who started out by releasing his own homemade cassettes in the early 80s. Hear more from World Cafe.
Jan 19th, 2005 · Youth Radio reporter Belia Mayeno reflects on her experience as a teenager living with bouts of severe manic depression.