I stopped Marya after she signed books to get her top advice for staying well with mental illness. Evident that she’s winding herself up to head on the road–never a good lifestyle for a bp–her responses were brief, though most would agree they’re accurate.

1. take your meds

2. sleep

3. stay off the sauce

4. find exceptional professionals

5. get rid of poor support

6. laugh

7. believe it is not the end of your life