Oliver Seligman is the author of "Befriending Bipolar: a patient's perspective" and "The Broker who Broke Free." In this inspiring, challenging and humorous talk, Oliver shares what it's like to dive into the depths of insanity. Living through the chaotic highs of ecstatic manias and the downs of hellish depressions, he was absorbed in fantasy worlds, had run ins with the police and blew tens of thousands of pounds. After years of psychoses, manias and depressions he is now living a peaceful and rewarding life. In this talk he shares what has worked for him, what hasn't and perhaps most importantly, he gives hope and shares the tremendous benefits of accepting rather than fighting a mental illness.

"It took a while, but once I truly accepted having bipolar, I was able to find more effective solutions to managing it and my life transformed for the better." Oliver Seligman (currently studying a Masters in The Psychology of Mental Health at Edinburgh University). 

Tea, coffee and cakes will be served :-)

If you are interested in checking out Oliver's books the links are below:

Befriending Bipolar: a patient's perspective

The Broker who Broke Free