Bipolar Expeditions
Book • 2007
In "Bipolar Expeditions," Emily Martin explores the experiences of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, examining how this diagnosis shapes their identities and lives.
The book delves into the cultural meanings associated with mania and depression, and how these experiences are understood within medical and social contexts.
Martin analyzes the ways in which individuals navigate their diagnosis, negotiate treatment options, and construct personal narratives of their illness.
She highlights the subjective experiences of living with bipolar disorder, challenging traditional medical perspectives and offering insights into the complexities of mental health and identity.
The book delves into the cultural meanings associated with mania and depression, and how these experiences are understood within medical and social contexts.
Martin analyzes the ways in which individuals navigate their diagnosis, negotiate treatment options, and construct personal narratives of their illness.
She highlights the subjective experiences of living with bipolar disorder, challenging traditional medical perspectives and offering insights into the complexities of mental health and identity.
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