90210 star Jessica Stroup's bipolar storyline on the hit show has prompted a surge in teens seeking help for possible mental health disorders.

The actress' character, Silver, has been diagnosed as a manic depressive and she's thrilled to learn the fictional battle onscreen has helped real-life youngsters get to grips with bipolar issues.

After the recent episode in which Silver learned she was bipolar, students flooded website bpkids.org, which Stroup urged them to visit at the end of the harrowing show.

She says, "There were people who really followed through who are now getting help."

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