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French Journalist Nicolas Demorand Reveals Bipolar Diagnosis, Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

Demorand, co-host of France Inter's morning show, disclosed his 30-year struggle with bipolar disorder and announced the release of his memoir, 'Intérieur nuit,' to combat stigma and inspire change.

Nicolas Demorand, le 21 mars 2025 à Paris. 
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Nicolas Demorand assiste à la conférence de presse annuelle de la station Radio France, à Paris, le 26 août 2015.
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Overview

  • Nicolas Demorand, a prominent French journalist, publicly shared his bipolar disorder diagnosis during a live broadcast on March 26, 2025.
  • He revealed that he has lived with bipolar disorder for 30 years but was only diagnosed eight years ago.
  • Demorand described his decision to go public as a personal and societal fight against the stigma surrounding mental illness.
  • His memoir, 'Intérieur nuit,' set to release on March 27, 2025, explores his experiences with the condition and aims to foster greater understanding.
  • Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 1% to 2.5% of the French population, though experts believe it is significantly underdiagnosed.