Recently, the actress was discharged from the hospital where was treated by bipolar disorder (the new name of manic-depressive psychosis), developed from the illness of her husband, actor Michael Douglas. Catherine not only openly share their problems with the public, but decided to continue to promote this openness. Zeta-Jones believes that many people with mental illnesses embarrassed or afraid to seek help.
Now the actress is going to take part in the filming of a documentary film on bipolar disorder. "Catherine is very interested in this idea - said a source close to the actress. - This is a great way to break the "sacred silence" that surrounds mental illness. Most likely, Zeta-Jones herself will direct this film. "
This is not the first star, has openly declared about his disease and contribute to solving the problem. For example, the star of the trilogy "Back to the Future", the actor Michael J. Fox, whose illustrious film career was cut short due to Parkinson's disease, is the head of one of the largest charities to help people with this disease and funding the search for new medicines.
