Freedom of Expression with Art

I struggled with depression on and off since the age of 13. It became progressively worse at the age of 16-mid twenties when I finally checked myself into the hospital for suicidal ideation. My motivation to help is to help bridge the 10 year plus gap of a misdiagnosis regarding bipolar 2 disorder which from my experience presented as depression and generalized anxiety. To decrease stigma by reframing what bipolar is as a gift rather than a mental illness. If you nurture your mental wellness, it decreases your risk of mental illness. Promoting confidence and self advocacy is important to me.