Ep 26 - Living with Bipolar Disorder w/ Subrina K. Singh
In episode 26, Julie is joined by Subrina K Singh to discuss mental health within the South Asian Community, and specifically what it's like to live with bipolar disorder.
Subrina was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 16 and shares her mental health journey as a way to support, advocate, and create awareness for mental health.
Tune in to this episode to hear:
- Subrina's diagnosis story & symptoms and events leading up to her diagnosis
- How her condition impacted her college journey & how she learned to navigate
- Her experience spending time in various mental health facilities and how that looks different than what we often see portrayed on TV
- Misconceptions about bipolar and mental health conditions
- What microaggressions look and sound like toward people with bipolar and how we can use language that is more inclusive
- How we can support loved ones who may live with bipolar or other mental health conditions
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