Harry Potter: one of the most recognisable names in the modern world. The boy wizard was largely developed during an episode of severe depression for author J.K. Rowling, who fought her own dementors by creating the magical world of Hogwarts in her tiny Scottish apartment. ...

Joyce Meyer is a famous Christian evangelist who has personally beaten depression. A fiery, wise woman with an understanding of psychological and biblical principles, Meyer knows how to use the Bible to assist those with depression in a straightforward and practical way. She blends biblical truths with a self-help approach and is about strengthening self-esteem. ...

The muscles from Brussels has battled many enemies, on and off screen. A martial arts superstar with a penchant for self-destruction, cocaine and the high lifestyle, Jean Claude Van Damme also has rapid cycling bipolar. ...

Linda Hamilton's biggest battle has been her mood disorder, bipolar. Find out how Linda Hamilton beats bipolar at How I Beat Depression. ...

She is a world authority on mood disorders, a clinical psychologist, one of the most respected academics in mental health and called a “hero of medicine” by TIME magazine. But while Kay Redfield Jamison has hundreds of accolades, she has also battled bipolar all her life. Her intellect, career and experience with the condition gives her penetrating insight into bipolar, mental health and suicide and what ne ...

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress, known for her vibrant attitude and beauty. The Oscar winning actress has starred in blockbusters like Chicago, The Mask of Zorro and The Terminal. She also recently bagged a Tony for A Little Night Music. While one of the few celebrities able to keep her private life away from the public stare, Zeta-Jones was recently diagnosed with Bipolar (Type II). ...

Jason was an amazingly exciting and memorable footballer, a dual internationalist who excelled big time in rugby league and rugby union playing in and also in 2 world cup finals, 2003 vs Australia and 2007 vs South Africa. In 2005 he became the 118th captain of England rugby team, the first mixed-race player to achieve this fine accomplishment. He also toured with the British and Lions twice to Australia an ...

Abraham Lincoln: A genuine titan in world history, much admired for his noble, courageous leadership, memoralised in statue at Washington. Abe battled the black dog and battled it big time, living in an era before mental health was widely discussed and treated. ...