Sean Costello: April 16, 1979 - April 15, 2008

Sean Costello’s outward personality was that of a normal, albeit talented and charismatic child and young man. Despite his innate shyness, he rose to the highest ranks of the blues world, playing with the icons of diverse genres of music. He captured the hearts of people around the world who came to love and admire him. What was not visible was the internal struggle that accompanied his creativity and prodigious talent - a struggle which was later diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder. Because of his unique interpretation of American roots music and his generous spirit, Sean’s passing has ignited a burning desire to keep his personal and musical memory alive and to translate the human side of his suffering into action that will help in research, education, outreach and treatment efforts for Bipolar Disorder.

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Sean Costello | At His Best - Live | Landslide Records | November 15, 2011
$15.00 (+ $3.00 shipping & handling)

1 Intro 0:12
2 San-Ho-Zay 5:31
3 Blue Shadows 5:29
4 T-Bone Boogie 4:32
5 All Your Love 5:22
6 I Get A Feeling 3:43
7 Check It Out 3:49
8 Can I Change My Mind 3:19
9 You're Killing My Love 3:31
10 Reconsider Baby 3:06
11 Doing My Own Thing 5:38
12 The Hucklebuck 5:07
13 Motor Head Baby 4:52
14 Hold On This Time 4:02
15 The Battle Is Over But The War Goes On 4:27
16 Peace Of Mind 4:57
17 Lucille 3:50

SCMFBR DONOR APPRECIATION
Tom Coggin, owner of Datadirect – a data and direct mail marketing agency – and D.B.A. Barbeque, tells us why he has been a dedicated donor of the Fund. Through Datadirect, Tom has provided the Fund with promotional posters for benefit concerts, brochures about Sean Costello and Bipolar Disorder, postcard mailers and more – all at no cost to the Fund. Tom Coggin’s in-kind support equates to thousands of dollars in contributions. Learn more about Tom in our first interview:

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people experience abnormally elevated (manic or hypomanic) and abnormally depressed states for short, or significant periods of time; in a way that interferes with functioning. Bipolar disorder affects more than 2 million Americans - about 3 out of every 100 adults. It affects people without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, education or occupation. Not everyone's symptoms are the same and there is no blood test to confirm the disorder. Scientists believe that bipolar disorder may be caused when chemicals in the brain are out of balance. Bipolar disorder can look like depression. Distinguishing the illness is tricky, even for mental health professionals. What makes bipolar disorder different is that in addition to depression, a person also experiences the "highs" of a manic phase.

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If you need immediate help or if you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room.

GEORGIA SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION NETWORK
A community information network offering a central location for suicide prevention, intervention and aftercare education, information and resources.
gspin.org

NATIONAL NETWORK OF DEPRESSION CENTERS
The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) is an initiative being launched by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, in conjunction with colleague institutions across the nation. The primary goal of the NNDC is to transform and accelerate the understanding and treatment of depressive and bipolar disorders by developing an integrated network of leading Depression Centers. The multidisciplinary outreach programs of the NNDC will help to better diagnose and treat depression and bipolar illness, as well as eradicate stigma associated with these diseases
Website: http://nndc.org/members/