Career and work
Jewell trained as a mechanical engineer at McGill University and worked for about 15 years in robotics and automation engineering before leaving engineering to pursue writing. [2]
She later became a freelance writer and editor and published the memoir Crazy: Memoir of a Mom Gone Mad in 2021, followed by the novel Normal in 2023 and Regrets Ever After. Her writing has focused particularly on mental illness, stigma, recovery, and family life. [2][1]
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Charise Jewell“Charise Jewell” Jewell’s official website covering her Bipolar I disorder diagnosis, writing career, engineering background, books, and public discussion of mental illness.
Charise Jewell“About Me” First-person biography covering Jewell’s mechanical-engineering education, 15-year engineering career, and transition to writing.
Sinai Health Foundation“Mental health care in action: How Charise found support for bipolar disorder at Sinai Health” Detailed account of Jewell’s initial mania, psychosis, hospitalizations, medication, lithium treatment, outpatient psychiatric care, and later stability.
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Charise Jewell“My Work” Jewell’s own writing about earlier depression, mental-health education, public speaking, and anti-stigma work.
Sinai Health“Sinai Health launches Mental Health and Addictions program” Describes Jewell’s ongoing outpatient care, stability, and role on Sinai Health’s Patient and Family Advisory Committees.
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Recommended books and other resources about Charise Jewell and their experiences.
- Crazy: Memoir of a Mom Gone MadCharise Jewell
Jewell’s memoir about mania, hospitalization, diagnosis, treatment, family life, and navigating the mental-health system.
- “Conversations With — Charise Jewell”This Is Bipolar
Long-form interview about Bipolar I disorder, hospitalization, medication, stigma, family support, and recovery.
- “145: Process of Opening Up”Live Well Bipolar
Interview focused on disclosure, self-advocacy, stability, and learning to prioritize mental health after diagnosis.