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

NAMI

Over the next 13 years, I cycled through different doctors and different diagnoses (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder II), none of which fully explained my struggles. Even now, that research remains difficult to find for laypeople, and without greater awareness and advocacy, it risks becoming even more inaccessible.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Every year on March 30th, we observe World Bipolar Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting understanding about bipolar disorder. World Bipolar Day 2025 is a call to action, an opportunity to educate, support, and empower those living with bipolar disorder.

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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

This decision was significant because it recognized that women’s mental health issues were caused by real medical problems instead of being seen as emotional instability. Expanding Understanding of Perinatal Depression During this time, healthcare providers also gained a better understanding of perinatal depression.