On September 12th Xavier Coy's (OR2010) book 'Living With Bipolar' was released. His book details his experience of having the very misunderstood disease of bipolar disorder. After an extensive career in theatre and screen this will be Xavier's first book which is illustrated by an amazing local artist Michael Arvithis. 

"It dawned on me, as I read Xavier's story, that even though mental illness is so common, few people get to tell their story, and even fewer have them published. Xavier's account highlights the isolation that comes with mental illness. Sharing these stories is an important way to reduce that isolation and lessen the stigma for people with mental illness. Xavier's book carries a powerful message: you're not alone, others have faced similar struggles and learned to manage them. It's valuable for young people to read how Xavier has managed his moods, offering inspiration to those early in their journey with mental illness. 

His story is one of resilience, growth, and, most importantly, hope." -- Dr Rachael Murrihy, Kidman Centre, UTS 

Get your copy of the book here: https://www.originimprint.com/store/p10/Living-With-Bipolar.html