Marja Bergen tackles creativity and mood disorders

Marja Bergen tackles creativity and mood disorders in an article in CanadianChristiany "Creativity is especially important for those who struggle with emotional health<" she writes. "This may be why so many people with mental health issues become artists it helps them survive. As a creative person living with bipolar disorder, I've always been interested in the mysterious connection between this disease and creativity."

Bergen, the author of Riding the Roller Coaster: Living with Mood Disorders (Northstone, 1999) has written a new book, yet to be published is addresses Christians living successfully with bipolar disorder. She is the founder and a facilitator of Living Room, the faith-based Mood Disorders Association of BC support group.