Julie A. Fast
Mental health author and educator
Julie A. Fast is a mental health author and educator who writes about bipolar disorder and depression. She draws on her own diagnosis to help people and families find stability.
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Born 1964 in Opelika, Alabama, United States
About Julie A. Fast
Julie A. Fast writes about bipolar disorder and related conditions, including depression, anxiety and psychosis. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder II in 1995, and that experience shaped the treatment approach in her books. Her titles include Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Getting It Done When You're Depressed. Her books have sold over 500,000 copies. Fast works as a family and partner coach, writes a column for BP Magazine and trains health care professionals on managing bipolar disorder and depression. She was also the original consultant for the TV series Homeland.