Normally here at TMV we generally discuss political issues, we sometimes discuss entertainment issues and once in a while the two subjects meld. I am not one for jumping on to celebrity causes but this is an exception to the rule.
For those who are not familiar with the name, Eric Millegan is an actor best known for his role as Zach Addy on the CBS series Bones. He is also openly gay and has been a figure in the gay rights movement.
Today however he has taken a step which I think is even braver than coming out, and certainly far more noble. He has posted videos to his Youtube Channel in which he announces that he has bipolar disorder.
Luckily he has been under treatment for the condition and things are going well. He decided to come out publicly about the situation so he could offer hope to others with the condition and because mental disorders are still one area in which discrimination and prejudice are often accepted. Indeed I think it could be argued that even more that homophobia, bias against those with mental illness is sadly commonplace.
I hope that his decision helps those out there who are in need of help and I offer my sincerest praise for his brave choice.
The first video is linked below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJlsblCrCE&feature=related