Getting inside bipolar

Please note that this episode contains discussions about suicidal ideation, which some listeners may find distressing. If you or someone you know is affected by these kinds of issues, we encourage you to seek support from professional services. Heather Cruickshank was pursuing a lifelong dream to become a medical doctor when bipolar disorder, a complex mental health condition, stopped her in her tracks and forced her to rethink her career. A chance encounter with QBI Associate Professor Susannah Tye, internationally renowned for her research into the biological mechanisms behind mood disorders, encouraged Heather to use her lived experience to pave the way for more effective treatments for bipolar disorder. In this compelling conversation, Sue and Heather explore: · The link between mental and physical health · What it’s like to have bipolar disorder · Why studying the biology of mood disorders matters · The role of melatonin, oxidative stress and dopamine · How lived experience can help shape research

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Getting inside bipolar is an episode from A Grey Matter by Queensland Brain Institute.

This episode is 39:28 long.

This episode was published on Oct 3, 2025.

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