‘General Hospital’ star embraces bipolar condition
July 18th, 2008
From CBS News:
Emmy-winning actor and ABC “General Hospital” soap star Maurice Benard uses his bipolar condition to add depth to his character on-screen and to promote mental health advocacy. The producers embraced his condition when he told them and incorporated it into the script with his permission. Benard is also a spokesperson for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
“I didn’t want to talk about it because I was afraid that producers would think that I’d lose it on the set. … It was important for me to come out about it.” Benard said. “But, for me it’s been absolutely incredible. This is why I continue to do what I do.”
(ABC photo)
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