Understanding Bipolar Disorder: The Link to Early Mortality and Tragic Loss of Artists

2023-07-28 17:59:14

Bipolar disorder, from which the artist Sinéad O’Connor suffered, is characterized by an alternation of depressive phases and manic phases. Less known consequence of the disease: the higher risk of early mortality. Article reserved for subscribers Journalist at the Society service By Charlotte Hutin Published on 07/28/2023 at 19:59 Reading time: 1 min

Dolores O’Riordan, singer emblematic of the rock group Cranberries, died of drowning following excessive consumption of alcohol. Robin Williams, actor, comedian and producer, found hanged at his home at the age of 63 and recently Sinéad O’Connor, songwriter and musician, died at 56. His death, which is not considered “suspicious” as the British police said on Thursday, occurs following several suicide attempts and a too short life marked by much suffering. At the time of their deaths, these public figures had suffered for years from a mood disorder. Specifically bipolar disorder.

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