Overview

• Nicolas Demorand publicly announced his bipolar disorder diagnosis on March 26, 2025, during France Inter's morning show, marking a rare and candid disclosure in French media.
• His book 'Intérieur nuit,' releasing March 27, 2025, chronicles his personal experience with bipolar disorder, diagnosed only eight years ago after decades of medical uncertainty.
• Demorand described his condition as alternating between euphoric highs and periods of deep depression, emphasizing that he is now receiving treatment.
• He aims to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness, calling for a '#MeToo of mental illness' to encourage open dialogue and societal change.
• Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 1% to 2.5% of the French population, with experts suggesting the prevalence is likely underreported due to stigma and misdiagnosis.