whywe need bipolar girl, or, the Project mission

• reduce personal shame and isolation, inspire connection, and strengthen community for people who live with mental illness and their loved ones
• confront and dismantle cultural stigma
• educate and inform professionals (teachers, youth workers, law enforcement) and policy makers whose actions and decisions impact people with mental illness
• promote empathy and understanding around mental illness in the wider culture
• create an absorbing experience of unforgettable voices and visual artistry for all audiences