In 1975 Carrie Fisher made it onto the big screen with Shampoo, in 1977 she immortalised the bun hair-do when Star Wars furiously blasted its way into movie history. She smoked pot between takes in Star Wars and was addicted to cocaine during The Empire Strikes Back. These days, Fisher is an accomplished writer and has acted in many popular films such as When Harry Met Sally, … [Read more...]
How Jean Claude Van Damme Beats Bipolar
The muscles from Brussels has battled many enemies, on and off screen. A martial arts superstar, Jean Claude Van Damme also has rapid cycling bipolar. JCVD came from humble origins; his father was an accountant and flower salesman. His breakthrough was the 1986 hit No Retreat No Surrender. He muscled his way into international stardom without the invincibility of Arnie … [Read more...]
How to Help Teenagers Beat Depression
Teenagers go through many highs and lows in life, including depression. Parents can easily confuse moodiness with legitimate depression, which left untreated can have tragic consequences. For a teenager the pressure to conform at school, as well as trying to ground their identity, manage studies and social life is incredibly hard. On top of this teenagers are generally more … [Read more...]