Mahita Vas

Mahita Vas was diagnosed with Type 1 bipolar disorder in 2005, after more than twenty years of struggling with mood swings and suicidal ideation. As a mental health advocate, she speaks candidly about mental health. She is also a volunteer with Transient Workers Count Too. After a career in advertising and hospitality with some of the world's leading companies, Mahita retired to focus on her family. She has written three books, including a memoir on mental illness. This is her fourth book....See more

Mahita Vas was diagnosed with Type 1 bipolar disorder in 2005, after more than twenty years of struggling with mood swings and suicidal ideation. As a mental health advocate, she speaks candidly about mental health. She is also a volunteer with Transient Workers Count Too. After a career in advertising and hospitality with some of the world's leading companies, Mahita retired to focus on her family. She has written three books, including a memoir on mental illness. This is her fourth book. Mahita is married and has twin daughters in their late twenties. For more information on her story, see: ... See less