General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Discusses Bipolar Disorder On Dr. Drew. (Video Included)

Real life struggle.

Not shy about sharing his battle, Maurice Benard (Sonny) will talk with Dr. Drew Pinsky on his HLN show about bipolar disorder. Actresses Patty Duke and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who recently came out with her own battle with bipolar II disorder, will join them at 9.00 PM EST on April 14. Dr. Drew will also touch on the topic of teens and cutting in the episode.

Watch the clip below of Maurice portraying one of Sonny's breakdowns on "General Hospital."

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