Brought to you by the Depression Is Real Coalition, The Down & Up Show is dedicated to the reality of depression. Our hosts will talk with some of the world's top experts on depression, as well as people who have been impacted by this illness. The reality of depression is that it is a debilitating and potentially deadly medical condition that affects more than 15 million Americans every year. The other reality of depression is that there is hope.

Lisa Morris

Lisa Morris suffers from Bipolar II Disorder and has used medication and patient therapy to treat her depression. A registered nurse, Lisa refused to believe her diagnosis and for years self medicated with alcohol and pain killers. With the help of therapy she has learned how to create a balance in life between her husband, work, kids, and fighting her depression. She says the biggest thing she did was to learn about depression and accept that she was suffering from an illness and not caring about the stigma that came with it.