
A care partner shares how routines, early warning signs, supportive clinicians, and community help families manage bipolar I disorder and sustain hope.
Ms Smith is a retired professional whose career included work in marketing and public service. She lives in Mississippi with her husband of 30 years and has been an active care partner throughout his journey living with bipolar 1 disorder. She is passionate about supporting families navigating mental health challenges and has been an active member of her local garden club for more than 35 years.