TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED

Looking for some ideas on how you might get started? We've provided some ideas, but your story, or poetry, or music, or artwork will be as unique as you are. Feel free to move beyond these suggestions and express yourself in a way that best reflects your journey!

POINTS TO PONDER:

Consider the following when you are creating your essay or video. If you are submitting a poem, song, or piece of art, consider the following when writing the description that accompanies your submission.

• What challenges did you face as a result of your depressive symptoms?
  
• What steps did you take on your journey towards wellness?
  
• How has your life changed, and what has been the impact on your relationships with friends and family, since you started successfully managing your symptoms? 
  
• How did finding the right treatment plan help you to overcome your unresolved symptoms?

• What message do you want to convey to inspire others with bipolar disorder and depression to seek recovery?