Skip to main content  See also:  It can take more than a kiss
and a bandage  They say it only takes a small snow ball to start
a large avalanche. Or a tiny spark to ignite a huge forest fire.
But what does it take to start a conversation about mental
health?  What will it take to end the stigma that apparently
still surrounds the topic of mental illness?  Perhaps, nothing
more than a few words, such as these:  It looks like the cat is
out of the bag, so I’ll fill everyone in on what’s been
happening in my life over the past little bit. As many of you
know, I have Type I Bipolar Disorder. Recently, my Lithium
levels got too low and some other meds stopped working. I was
having major problems with issues such as anxiety and
depression. On the advice of my psychiatrist, other members of
my care team, and my amazing partner, Michelle, I made the
decision to go inpatient at the Dube Centre for Mental Health. I
have no idea how long I’ll be here; as long as is necessary to
regain my health.  The author? James Ford