Alan Lantieri attended Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary and graduated in 1974. With a wife and child to support, he pursued a career in sales, marketing, and public relations until 1992 when he was accurately diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. With time, proper treatment, and adherence to his recovery program, his symptoms gradually decreased until his mood swings were brought under control. This led to a third career as a Certified Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist at the David Lawrence Mental Health Center in Naples, Florida.
During that time period, Mr. Lantieri was a featured speaker at two National Association of Mental Illness State Conferences, as well as the 2004 National Convention in Washington, D.C. His first book,
Dancing on the Edge, A Personal and Visual Odyssey through Manic Depression, was published in 2005.
Divine Restoration, Life after Manic Depression, published in 2024, is an award-winning sequel that begins where his first book left off, and details how God divinely restored Alan's soul from the ravages left by manic depressive disorder.
Mr. Lantieri is available to speak at conferences, bipolar support groups, caregiver meetings and church groups. Contact him for more information and scheduling using the form below.