MCV magazine published 'it's a wonderful life' by Stuart Barnes on 9.8.07. Barnes generously shared his story of dealing with OCD and bipolar disorder and openly discussed the problem of stigma.

Mr Barnes' article was praised for contributing to community understanding and acceptance of mental illness.

StigmaWatch contacted Mr Barnes to congratulate him on challenging readers to question their views on 'normality,' and for emphasising the potential for recovery.