It's the very things like this (I didn't watch the show)that lead to stigmas/stereotyping of those dealing with any mental disorders. Typical media and celebrities, shining a very,narrow,negative,light on the "extremes", and not showing or showing very little, of the the grey area. Stuff leads to the general public, now assuming those being bipolar, or dealing with other disorders, ALL go onto being abusive,psychotic,criminal,etc. Grrrrr!
I personally do not care for this Dr.Phil, cause, many years ago when he was interviewed on the Leno show, I saw and heard him come out and remark about his clients being "nuts", and he was laughing about it!!!! That turned me right off towards him. He is too much celebrity and not a true psychologist in my opinion.