| From artists to athletes, these biopics portray bipolar disorder with empathy — without reducing anyone to a diagnosis. Sometimes, Hollywood gets it right. On-screen stories about the bipolar experience can help foster empathy and educate audiences. The following movies tell the narratives of real people with bipolar disorder, from famous writers and painters to athletes. Although the films delve into the symptoms of bipolar and the impact a brain-based disorder has on the lives and careers of the characters, their identities are never reduced to their diagnosis. Seeing your journey reflected in a story can be a powerful reminder that you’re never alone. Exploring the Life of Jackson Pollock in Pollock Starring Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden, this 2000 docudrama portrays Jackson Pollock’s life of art, struggle, and love. The abstract expressionist was famous for his distinctive drip painting style. Throughout his life, Pollock battled with alcoholism, and although the film does not explicitly name bipolar disorder, the connection to his mood cycles is implied. Pollock’s story illustrates the complex relationship between creativity and the management of a psychiatric condition. Cobb: A Complicated Look at Baseball’s Ty Cobb Al Stump is a celebrated sports journalist selected by baseball great Ty Cobb (played by Tommy Lee Jones) to author his official, authorized, and sugar-coated “autobiography.” To put it mildly, Cobb is a difficult figure, and he doesn’t want to leave this world without telling his side. Historical accounts report that he was prescribed lithium — a common mood stabilizer — during his last years. Click to Read More Melinda Source: https://www.bphope.com/bipolar-buzz/7-best-biographical-movies-featuring-bipolar-disorder/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bphope&utm_content=BUZZ+-+Mar1+-+Movies  |
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Category: Domestic Violence
No More Incentive to prevent Violene against Women and Girls
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news during NO MORE Week 2026!
Brazil has just launched a national initiative to prevent violence against women and girls and they are committing to using the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ as a platform for global mobilization.
| According to a recent study, we know that approximately 37% of Brazilian women over the age of 16 experienced some form of violence just in the past year. Last night, the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio said “NO MORE Feminicide” as a symbol of solidarity with survivors and a commitment to changing this current reality. The effort is being coordinated by our new chapter Brazil Says NO MORE and will include: A national public service campaign produced in partnership with EBC/TV BrasilEducational content for schools, community organizations, and sports institutionsDigital content throughout the preparation cycle leading up to 2027Promotion and strengthening of victim/survivor support networks, including the NO MORE Global Directory, available in more than 200 countries and territories Activations and high-impact events aimed at national and international mobilizationThis is about an important campaign in one country, but it’s also about creating a lasting legacy around the world well beyond 2027. Sports and big cultural moments like a World Cup reach millions and can be a real catalyst for progress in ensuring respect, justice and safety for all women and girls. We’re grateful to our strategic partners in Brazil: Visit Embratur (Brazilian Tourist Board), Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), and the Cristo Sustentável Consortium, formed by the Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary, Obra Social Leste Um – O Sol, and the Instituto Redemptor.We’ll be sharing more soon and we hope you will join in the effort no matter where you are in the world. In the meantime, you can read this blog post by Pedro Trengrouse, an International Sports Lawyer and Advisor to NO MORE. Hope you’re having a great NO MORE Week so far! Thank you as always for your support! Sincerely, The NO MORE Team |
Melinda
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National Stalking Awareness Month
Stalking is like being in Alice & Wonderland, paranoid, scared, no control, threats and you can’t get out until it’s over, it took over 7 months the last time. I had my claws out during the entire time and continued to listen to my gut more often. There are thousands of people are out there with a scam on their mind’s, if you have not met them in-person or you could find out how yourself another TikTok video. You may feel under a microscope until you can move forward, keep working through the trauma.
What is stalking?
Legal definitions vary from one jurisdiction to another. Still, stalking is generally defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. A crime in all 50 states and at the federal level, stalking is dangerous and potentially lethal.
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Who are victims of stalking?
| In 2019, about 1.3% of Americans ages 16 and older (3.4 million people) were victims of stalking, according to a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The most frequently reported traditional stalking behaviors included the offender following and watching the victim. Stalking with technology most commonly included unwanted phone calls, voice or text messages, and emails and Internet messages.
The percentage of people who experienced stalking declined from 2016 (1.5%) to 2019 (1.3%). However, women continue to be victims of stalking more than twice as often as men. Overall, the data show most stalking victims know their stalkers. Among adults, 18- to 24-year-olds experience the highest rates of stalking, placing students on college and university campuses at high risk of becoming a victim. Research shows that most college students are stalked by someone they know, usually a fellow student. Colleges and universities that understand the dynamics of stalking and the negative impacts associated with it can support victims and hold stalkers accountablethrough campus programs and thorough investigations. In 2019, only 29% of stalking victims reported their victimization to police. Stalking victims who chose not to report the crime to police most often said they didn’t feel it was important enough to do so. |
Source: The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center |
What help is there for victims of stalking?
If you believe you’re a victim of stalking, the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center provides guidance and resources in the What to Do if You Are Being Stalked section of their website.
Supported by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Violence Against Women Research Consortium published a series of training videos and resources that cover stalking laws and best practices for law enforcement and prosecutors in stalking investigations.
January is recognized as National Stalking Awareness Month – an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the crime of stalking.
Date Modified: January 11, 2024
Additional Resources
Internet Safety Special Feature: Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking
This online resource offers a compilation of publications and referrals to organizations dealing with cyberbullying and cyberstalking.
National Stalking Awareness Month
This webpage provides access to resources and materials that provide information about stalking and how to share information about National Stalking Awareness Month, which is recognized each January.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): Stalking
This website provides information about stalking and includes links to related organizations and topical publications.
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW): Stalking
OVW provides information on the U.S. Department of Justice’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against women and responds to requests for information regarding violence against women, including stalking.
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
Funded by the Office on Violence Against Women, the goal of SPARC is to ensure first responders and other allied professionals have the specialized knowledge needed to identify and response to stalking cases.
Violence Against Women Research Consortium
The Rutgers Violence Against Women Research Consortium works collaboratively with interdisciplinary researchers and National Institute of Justice research scientists to identify, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation projects that fill the gaps in our current knowledge on stalking, as well as intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and teen dating violence.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join me and No More in the ongoing fight against Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence is everyone’s business and you could save a life. Make the call to 911 if you hear or see anything, it could save a life.
I grew up in a Domestic Violence household and the traumatic experience was harrowing at times. I watched my step-father put a knife to my mother’s throat when I was nine years old, that image never left me. My mother was praying under her breath.
“TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP FREE THOSE HARMED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.” No More
NO MORE is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness, inspiring action and fueling culture change.
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If you need help, help is there for you! All you have to do is reach out.
Melinda
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