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In this week’s episode, I talk with Mason Dupre about his traumatic diagnosis of, and subsequent journey living with, Bipolar Disorder. In 2014, Mason started Woolly Threads, a collegiate apparel company, out of his apartment. On October 23, 2016, Mason was booked into LA County jail as a consequence of the actions that would later be attributed to the onset of bipolar disorder. At the time of his arrest, the company was a gross sales multi-million dollar company and held collegiate licenses for over 250 universities, from Harvard Square to Palo Alto. Mason opens up about that experience and the drastic steps he took next to shift his life, which would ultimately save his life. Today, Mason uses his art to tell his ongoing story. Read Mason's Full StoryFollow medsmeds_ on InstagramMore ResourcesFor Immediate HelpIf you are in crisis: Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to everyone. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.If you are thinking about harming yourself or thinking about suicide:Tell someone who can help right away.Call your licensed mental health professional if you are already working with one.Call your doctor or health care provider.Go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911.