Jonathan Adams

A crucial time to highlight the importance of mental well-being. But taking care of your mental health isn’t just for May—it’s something to prioritize every month for a balanced and fulfilling life. There are many resources available if you need support. Please remember asking for help is a strong and vital step toward your well-being. […]

First, a little backstory—I can be very impulsive. Not because I want to be, but because success has always felt like a mountain to climb. When I was younger, my bipolar symptoms were at their worst, and I made a lot of poor choices. Not only did they affect me, but they also hurt the

I want to share a story about happiness. It may be short, but its impact is undeniable. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest efforts to find joy are worth it, no matter how fleeting the happiness may be. Though this story isn’t about me, I was lucky enough to witness it. For

I have been fortunate to wear many hats in my life. Each role shaped me and contributed to my success, even though I didn’t realize it at the time. I was always dedicated, hard-working, curious, and eager to learn more. My first job was as a stock boy at a grocery store when I was

I want to share a memory, even though it’s not my proudest moment as someone living with bipolar disorder. Still, it’s an important part of my journey—one I’ve faced more than once. This story is about the first time I left my wife and kids. Some details are a bit fuzzy since this happened about

I often find myself wondering how my brain operates so differently from others. Everyday tasks, routines, and details that seem effortless for many can feel like an uphill battle for me. Forgetting to buy milk, missing an appointment, or needing constant reminders might come across as carelessness, but it’s far from that. I’ve learned that

To tell this story, I must first share a bit of my backstory. Living with bipolar disorder has, at times, meant navigating an insatiable, impulsive, and addictive personality. Whether these urges were satisfied through love, gambling, drinking alcohol, or smoking cigarettes, they often left me feeling hopeless. Fourteen years ago, I faced one of the

For 25 years, I have navigated the world of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans, crossing four different states, parenting five children with mental health, and an average age of 12, and applying different parenting skills across two marriages. Despite these varied experiences, the disappointing results remain consistent, even as we fast-forward to today,

Bipolar disorder is far from a modern condition—it’s been recognized in various forms since ancient times. However, understanding it and managing it humanely have been slow and evolving processes. Growing up in the late 1970s, I saw firsthand how far society still had to go. Back then, discussions about bipolar disorder—or mental health in general—were