While TV often worsens mental illness stigma, can TV actually bust bipolar stigma? A look at Law & Order SVU & 90210 give surprising results. Podcast discusses 4 Tips for Helping Friends with Bipolar & 4 Tools of the BP Survival Kit. Also revealed: Results of 130 votes to poll question: Have you (or a loved one) ever been a victim of mental illness stigma?

Silver is finally taking her medicine again! She's starting to feel better with the support of good friends. Learn 5 ways to support friend who has bipolar and 5 tips on managing bipolar disorder if you have the illness.

Wow! Jessica Stroup delivered a moving performance as 90210's Silver having a nervous breakdown following weeks of not taking her bipolar meds. (Adrianna swapped her meds with placebos; nobody knows yet!) Silver's friends checked her into a hospital despite her reluctance. Preview next week's episode here.

Taking placebos instead of her bipolar meds, Silver has just lost it. She may have blown her chances of getting into NYU because of a bad manic episode. Can anyone relate to her? See a recap of last week's episode, a preview of next week's. Share your thoughts. Follow me on Twitter. My handle is @flipswitchteens

What happens when a stable person with bipolar disorder doesn't take her medicine? Poor Silver is about to find out. Adrianna just swapped Silver's bipolar pills with fake pills. Let's follow the drama together. Follow me Mon, April 25, 2011 at 8/7CST as I live tweet during 90210. My handle is @flipswitchteens

90210 revisits the bipolar storyline on 04/18/11. Live tweet with me Monday night 8/7 central during the show. Silver has overcome her bipolar disorder and been stable for a long time. But what will happen when Adrianna tampers with her medications? Let's find out together.