Nestor Carbonell Central

In 1999, the cast of Suddenly Susan lost their dear friend, David Strickland – they were interviewed by Diane Sawyer about his career & how they supported him during his struggle with bi-polar disorder (also known as manic-depression) you can view Nestor’s segments below. Always remember that you are not alone -according to the International Bi-Polar Foundation (formerly California Bi-Polar Foundation), 12 million Americans are affected. It does not define you, and it is OK to ask for help, there are resources available for you and your loved ones. At Nestor’s request I am also including some of these resources:

Mental Health Matters: Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a program of Mental Wellness Center designed to introduce basic facts about mental health to elementary, middle and high school students.

Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) envisions wellness for people living with mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder).DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: The National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI works to support and educate the public about various mental disorders, with the goal of improving the quality of life for all people diagnosed with mental illness. NAMI’s web site provides the latest facts, statistics, and research advances on different types of mental health conditions.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

Bi-Polar Caregivers: A useful, easily accessible information website for caregivers of people with bipolar disorder.

Man Therapy: Man Therapy™ uses a humorous approach designed to show working age men that talking about their problems and getting help is not a sign of weakness. Man Therapy provides men, and the people who care about them, information and resources. Visitors to mantherapy.org will learn more about men’s mental health, how to recognize signs and physical manifestations of stress, examine their own wellness, and connect with resources.