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Bridging the Gap: Why Black Voices Must Shape Mental Health Research

NAMI

Disparities in diagnosing ADHD and other mental health conditions, as well as the care provided, arent solely due to misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment; they originate from a history of systemic underrepresentation of Black/African Ancestry individuals in research.

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The Birth of The “Just Stop It” Movement: A Family’s Journey Through Mental Health Crisis

Mad in America

When the racist system prevailed and the police failed to search for him, we pushed back as a community, with significant media support from mental health advocacy nonprofit organizations like YOURS NY (Youth Opportunities Underlying Resilient Solutions) and Fountain House Clubhouse Bronx.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Participate in Local or Online Events Join virtual conferences, awareness walks, or community discussions hosted by mental health organizations during Bipolar Awareness Month. Medical Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Schedule a consultation today.

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One Person’s Journey from Celebrity Medical Model Advocate to Skeptic: An Interview with Rose Cartwright

Mad in America

I realized that I was mistaken about a lot of my assumptions about what we know about mental health. We know much less about the brain than a lot of people in the mental health advocacy space realize. You write that there is a huge gap between this expert reaction to the article and that of the actual public.