Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Maurice BenardWhy Maurice Benard Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From MauriceMore About the Podcast
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Meet Maurice Benard
Why Maurice Benard Is Mentally Strong
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Quotes From Maurice
More About the Podcast
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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.
Since 1993, Maurice Benard has played Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
Maurice has made his battle withbipolar disorderpublic. The writers at General Hospital have even made his on-screen character have bipolar disorder so that he can depict what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder.
Maurice’s book, “Nothing General About It,” reveals how he’s learned to live with bipolar disorder and how he’s managing his symptoms. He also started a YouTube show called “State of Mind,” where he shares information on mental health.
Maurice could have kept his bipolar disorder a secret. But he decided to make his story public.
In his book, he shares some raw stories about his struggles and some of the things he’s done that aren’t all that flattering. But he did so because he wanted other people to know that they aren’t alone.
He also started his show because he wanted to reduce thestigmaassociated with mental illness.
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Some mental health issues get better with treatment or time. For many people, depression doesn’t last forever. Anxiety may come and go.
But some mental health issues persist. Things like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are treatable but not curable.
That’s why it’s important to have a clear understanding of your diagnosis and your prognosis. If you have a mental health issue, education is key to becoming the strongest and best version of yourself.
Maurice BenardI always let people know how horrible it is and that you can get through it. That’s the message. I mean, if I’m still here, it’s because I’ve been able to go through a nightmare in hell and come out of it and see the light every time.
Maurice Benard
I always let people know how horrible it is and that you can get through it. That’s the message. I mean, if I’m still here, it’s because I’ve been able to go through a nightmare in hell and come out of it and see the light every time.
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Check Out Maurice’s book:Nothing General About It
Watch Maurice’s YouTube show:State of Mind
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