Bipolar disorder is an illness that requires treatment and empathy. I chose to convey this by having people walk through the lives of hypothetical people with the disorder.
This was executed using a game format.
People would pick a playing piece with a character's face on it. They then found their corresponding booklet, read the instructions, and began to play on seven shelves of varying depth nailed to a wall.
This was executed using a game format.
People would pick a playing piece with a character's face on it. They then found their corresponding booklet, read the instructions, and began to play on seven shelves of varying depth nailed to a wall.
The goal was to get through four college years (Fall 2016 - Spring 2020) without falling too far behind.
The characters
Apollo
Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features
Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features
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Melanie
Bipolar II disorder with rapid cycling
Bipolar II disorder with rapid cycling
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Amelia
Cyclothymic disorder with a seasonal component.
Cyclothymic disorder with a seasonal component.
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Nate
No bipolarity to speak of.
No bipolarity to speak of.
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Photos
Pictures taken by myself, Karl Engebretson, and Susan Andre.