Bipolar Disorder is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by alternating episodes of euphoria and depression. It can therefore be very disabling, leading to sleep disturbances, an increased  propensity to develop other diseases (e.g. cardiovascular and neurological) and a major social impact on the lives of patients and their families. But Bipolar Disorder should not be seen as limiting, and it is particularly important to reduce the social stigma that still exists around it and many other mental disorders, which often deter patients from seeking help.

“Bipolar Disorder: One Other Side” made its first public appearance in this video, shot by Tiago Cerveira, directed by Mário Montenegro, with the scientific consultancy and performance of the CNC researchers Ana Catarina Pereira and Cláudia Fragão Pereira, and the psychiatrists Nuno Madeira and Tiago Santos, from the CHUC – Coimbra Hospital and University Centre. Music by Marcelo dos Reis and production by the teams of Marionet and CNC.