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202110 minPGdoc-short

Mental Health Spirituality

Letitia

202110 minPGdoc-short

A singer/songwriter diagnosed with bipolar disorder stops her medication to manage her mental health through alternative methods.

Mental Health Spirituality

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A singer/songwriter diagnosed with bipolar disorder stops her medication to manage her mental health through alternative methods.

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Acacia Khonjidirector

Letitia Kapuscinskacast

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Letitia, a singer/songwriter, discusses her decision to stop taking her bipolar medication. She aims to manage her mental health through alternative methods. Throughout the 10-minute film, she shares her struggles and her spiritual practices. Acacia Khonji directed the 2021 documentary, which focuses on mental health and spirituality. Letitia addresses the challenges she faces as she navigates this new approach to her well-being.

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