Life as a Physician with Bipolar Disorder | Fighting Stigma

In this enlightening and deeply personal episode, Dr. Mirza talks with Dr. Devika Bhushan, MD, a pediatrician, public health leader, and recent addition to the NAMI board of directors. Dr. Bhushan wears many hats - from being an Acting Surgeon General for California, an Indian-American immigrant, and a parent, to living with bipolar disorder. Life as a Physician with Bipolar Disorder | Fighting Stigma

Join us as we break down the stigmas and myths associated with bipolar disorder, exploring it not just from a clinical perspective, but through the lived experiences of someone who balances her professional responsibilities with her personal challenges. Dr. Bhushan shares the intersectionality of her identity and her path to self-disclosure, discussing how being a woman of color and a physician with bipolar disorder has shaped her advocacy work and leadership style.

This episode offers invaluable insights into bipolar disorder, providing a deep understanding of the condition beyond clinical definitions and shedding light on the strength, resilience, and perseverance of those who live with it. Don't miss this compelling conversation as we go beyond labels and stereotypes, bringing you the real-life story of a medical professional living with bipolar disorder!

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:26 Surprise question!
5:30 Dr. Bhushan's journey to bipolar disorder
11:52 Confronting stigma becoming a patient
20:44 Hypomania vs mania, and misdiagnosis
29:31 Journey of self-disclosure
36:11 Limitations
39:03 Stigma within South Asians
42:48 Pregnancy and parenting
46:13 Stigma between diagnoses
48:30 Wrap-up
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