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Cheney worked for many years as an entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles. Her clients included Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. She later left law to become a writer and mental-health advocate. Her books include Manic: A Memoir, The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar and Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual. [7]
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American Psychological Association“How to live with bipolar disorder” Cheney discusses childhood depression, diagnosis, mania, depression, suicide risk, medication, therapy, sobriety, sleep, mindfulness and electroconvulsive therapy.
podcast or transcriptABILITY MagazineTerri Cheney interview Cheney discusses hypomania, mania, depression, mixed states, hospitalization and suicide risk.
interviewSpirit of StoryTerri Cheney interview Cheney discusses rapid cycling, depression, mania, writing and the effect of medication on her mood episodes.
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Cal Poly Pomona“See the Person, Not the Disability” Reports on Cheney's discussion of hiding bipolar disorder from friends, family and colleagues, her later openness and her views on shame and disclosure.
article or webpagePsychology Today“Overcoming Self-Stigma About Mental Illness” Cheney reflects on shame, disclosure and self-stigma.
article or webpageInternational Bipolar Foundation“Bipolar Love: Never Give Up” Supports Cheney's public identification with bipolar I disorder.
article or webpageHachette Book GroupTerri Cheney Covers Cheney's legal career, writing and books.
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Recommended books and other resources about Terri Cheney and their experiences.
- Manic: A MemoirBook · Google Books
Cheney’s memoir about living with bipolar disorder.
- The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up BipolarBook · Google Books
Cheney’s account of severe mood symptoms beginning in childhood.
- Modern Madness: An Owner's ManualBook · Google Books
A later book combining personal experience and practical reflection on mental illness.