"not all cases can be helped by Buddhism, or any religions, many mental disorders are due to genetics ..." ... "[L]et's not forget the reality of Bipolar disorder..."

Darkeyes, I agree with you, but Buddhism also provides a set of practices separate and apart from being a religion, and many of those practices are being used successfully in treating people with bipolarity. (The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder by Sheri --- sorry, I've forgotten her last name).

I've been treated for bipolar disorder for over 30 yrs. and have received many kinds of therapy (and am still on meds), but am looking forward to seeing a new therapist who practices this kind of DBT and I'm actually feeling a bit hopeful. Again, I do agree with most of what you say; however, please keep your mind open to various ways we can heal.

Kind wishes,

Annie Laurie