Bipolar can be subtle and hard to detect, which is ironic considering how outlandish someone could become during a period of mania.

It’s then difficult to recognise, adjust and treat bipolar.  Consequently, over 60% of people who screened bipolar positive from an NHS Digital study were not getting the correct treatment.

Joseph Reaidi looks into the lives of two people with type-two bipolar and how they recognised and adapted to bipolar.

This was a final-year project from Bournemouth University. The story is split into a blog feature, an audio interview, a video package and creating a print version.

READ FULL STORY: https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/2018/12/bipolar-stigma-article/

To find more about ‘Bipolar: Breaking Stigma’, follow the links below:

VIDEO
AUDIO
PRINT MAGAZINE

What can you find here?

Here is my portfolio highlighting just some of my work over the years.

It includes a range of different topics – showcasing different skills.

Visit the ‘categories‘ page to see a break-down of different stories.

JOSEPH READI – MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST PORTFOLIO