Robert Villanueva was diagnosed with clinical depression. Two years later, at the age of 30, he found himself locked in a psychiatric unit and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Robert started on the road to recovery through education about severe mental illness and through peer support groups. Robert is a recognized international speaker focused on reducing the stigma associated with mental illness through education and advocacy training.
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