Veronica Jacuinde says she received her bipolar diagnosis at 33-years-old. Now, nearly 20 years later, she breaks her silence, sharing her journey with Kern County.
- Roughly one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness.
- In 2021, less than 50% of reported U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment.
- For Mental Health Awareness Month, one Wasco resident shares how she turned some of her darkest moments into a lighthouse of hope for others.
- For those who recently received a diagnosis and looking for resources, Jacuinde recommends visiting the NAMI Kern website.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Veronica Jacuinde says she received her bipolar diagnosis at 33-years-old.
“When I first was diagnosed with my bipolar experience, it was a really difficult time for me,” said Jacuinde. “It was especially difficult for my family who didn’t know how to help me, who didn’t have the tools or the resources.”…