How a stay in a psych ward helped me take control of my life

Twenty-three-year-old Keith de Silvia-Legault was an ambitious teenager who graduated valedictorian of his class in high school. But soon after, they began to struggle with their mental health. They write about learning to manage their bipolar II disorder after checking into a psychiatric ward.

How a stay in a psych ward helped me take control of my life
Colourful illustration of the alexandria bridge connecting Ottawa to Gatineau. The bridge symbolizes a defining moment for Keith de Silvia-Legault.

Twenty-three-year-old Keith de Silvia-Legault was an ambitious teenager who graduated valedictorian of his class in high school. But soon after, they began to struggle with their mental health. They write about learning to manage their bipolar II disorder after checking into a psychiatric ward.