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British actress Hannah Murray (Gilly) says she spent years in a wellness cult after embracing meditation, suffered a psychotic break and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, leading to hospitalization. Now out of acting and the wellness scene, she warns about the seductive lure of quick-fix wellness and its pervasiveness in society.
Montreal-based actress Claire Brosseau, 49, is physically healthy but crippled by severe bipolar disorder and PTSD and has asked Ontario’s Superior Court for permission to die by medically assisted suicide. She has joined a lawsuit arguing that Canada’s MAID rules discriminate by excluding mental illness, has previously attempted suicide, and says she cannot endure the suffering. If granted, she would die in a hospital to donate her organs and wishes to be alone at the end to spare loved ones, while doctors are divided on MAID in mental illness cases.
Kanye West released a Wall Street Journal apology ad attributing harmful behavior to a four‑month bipolar manic episode, a move that has split mental‑health experts between empathy and skepticism. Some see it as a vulnerable, sincere acknowledgment that aligns with bipolar reality, while others call it a strategic excuse or cop‑out. The debate reflects broader public difficulty in processing celebrity mental illness, even as West’s new album Bully streams strongly but not at the peak levels of his past releases.
Barret Robbins, the former Raiders All-Pro center who left the team hotel before the 2003 Super Bowl and later battled bipolar disorder, died in his sleep at 52; his death was confirmed by Tim Brown, with no cause disclosed. Robbins played nine seasons in Oakland and was a 2002 first-team All-Pro.
Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann, who left the Wolverines amid a bipolar-disorder diagnosis and personal turmoil, returned to pursue an NFL career after treatment, hospitalization, and grounding through his foundation work in Uganda. The feature traces his adoption from Uganda, his rise as a college star, the mental-health crisis that followed, his involuntary hospital check, a medical retirement, and his disciplined comeback plan focused on sleep, routine, and serving others with mood disorder awareness, all leading to a renewed path toward the NFL.
The Stanley Family Foundation will donate $280 million to the Broad Institute to advance genetic and genomic research into bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, expanding the Stanley Center’s work and providing stable funding amid uncertain federal support.
Two identical psychiatric wards in Trondheim were split into blue-light–depleted evenings vs. standard lighting; patients in the circadian-adapted ward showed greater symptom improvement and less aggression, though length of stay was similar, suggesting lighting design could be a scalable, drug-free way to support mood and behavior in mental health care with potential wider use in dementia care.
Robert Carradine died on February 23, 2026, at age 71, by suicide (hanging). The death certificate confirms he was cremated and his ashes are to be scattered at sea; he was taken to a Los Angeles hospital after the incident. His family says he struggled with bipolar disorder, and his brother publicly spoke about the illness, while a director on one of his final films noted concerns for him.
Lady Gaga says a controversial drug helped her mental health, including filming A Star Is Born while on lithium. The article contrasts prescription lithium carbonate—dosed by psychiatrists and linked to side effects—with lithium orotate, an over‑the‑counter, low‑dose supplement marketed as a cheaper alternative. Prescribed doses are typically 600–1,800 mg daily, while supplements run around 1–5 mg daily. While some experts and studies note mood‑stabilizing and potential neuroprotective benefits, safety concerns persist and most doctors warn that low‑dose lithium is not a substitute for medical care. The piece also references water‑borne lithium research and a Harvard study on dementia, underscoring the need for medical guidance before starting any supplement.
Early exploratory results hint that altering gut bacteria through fecal microbiota transplantation might influence bipolar disorder symptoms, after initial anecdotes that antibiotics helped two patients; researchers at the University of Calgary are examining the gut–brain link, but any therapeutic potential remains unproven pending larger, controlled trials.
Los Angeles County's medical examiner ruled actor Robert Carradine's death a suicide by hanging, with the primary cause listed as sequelae of anoxic brain injury after a long battle with bipolar disorder; his family and friends spoke about mental illness stigma and celebrated his humor and generosity.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Robert Carradine’s death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury after his long battle with bipolar disorder. The Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire star died Feb. 23 at 71, with his family calling for greater awareness and reduced stigma around mental illness as colleagues offered tributes.
Robert Carradine, 71, best known for Revenge of the Nerds, died on Feb. 23. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury as the cause. His family cited his long battle with bipolar disorder and urged society to address mental health stigma, with tributes pouring in from co-stars like Hilary Duff.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71 after living with bipolar disorder; his death by suicide ends a 40-year career that spanned film roles from Mean Streets and The Big Red One to Django Unchained, plus decades of television work.
Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute to her ex Robert Carradine, calling him her ‘first love’ and recalling their public meet-cute and memories together; Carradine died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, Curtis notes they formed a little family and she remains friends with his daughter Ever and with Melanie Griffith, ending with ‘Rest in speed and humor and love, Bobby.’