Bipolar Burble welcomes today’s guest author, Nate Huyser. Nate suffers from major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. He contacted me to talk about what Bipolar Burble meant during his journey, and I’m honored to share his story below. Seeking professional help is often the first step in managing mental…
Eleanor Maccoby, PhD (1917-2018): Early Pioneer in Gender Studies and Child Development
Eleanor Maccoby was born in 1917 into a world in which biology was assumed to explain the differences between males and females and the effects of culture, parenting and gender roles on human development were poorly understood. She also had to overcome gender bias that made it difficult for women…
Hedda Bolgar, PhD (1909–2013): Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
If Hedda Bolgar had a business card, it would read: “Psychoanalyst. Psychotherapist. Mentor. Educator. Supervisor. Social Activist. Feminist. Centenarian. Hostess. Friend.” The typography could be graffiti, spray-painted to represent revolutionary angst and the pursuit of social justice. The design would be delicate with a floral border reminiscent of the gardens…
Women Trailblazers in Mental Health
As part of Women’s Health Month, ADAA’s Women Mental Health SIG presents a series of blogs and videos showcasing women trailblazers in the mental health sector. Watch important conversations with women paving the way in mental health to learn from their experiences and their advances in the field and read…
Anna Freud (1895-1982): Child Psychoanalysis and Child Psychology
Anna Freud was born on December 3, 1895, in Vienna, Austria. She was the youngest of Sigmund Freud’s six children and was especially close to her father. Despite her father being renowned as the founder of the field of psychoanalysis, Freud’s contributions to the field of mental health stand on…
Claire Weekes, MD, DSc (1903 – 1990): The Grandmother of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Anxiety
“We owe a debt to the legions of scientists whose insights and discoveries, over the years, have improved our chances of well-being. Alas, too many of them are unknown to us. One name that was once broadly known has fallen into lamentable obscurity – that of Claire Weekes.” – Sally…
Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983): Pioneer Psychologist on Racial Identity, Child Development, and Systemic Racism
Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering psychologist whose work fundamentally shaped our understanding of racial identity, child development, and the psychological impacts of systemic racism. Her contributions were critical to the advancement of psychology and the civil rights movement, particularly through her groundbreaking research and dedication to community-based mental health…
Margaret Floy Washburn, PhD (1871 – 1939): First Woman to Earn a PhD in Psychology in the USA
Margaret Washburn, a pioneering female psychologist in the early 20th century, was the first woman in the United States to earn a PhD in psychology (1894). During an era when universities refused to grant graduate degrees to women, this accomplishment marked a major milestone in the advancement of women in…
Paula J. Clayton, MD (1934 – 2021): Pioneering Psychiatry with Passion and Precision
Dr. Paula Clayton was a trailblazing psychiatrist who earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1960, becoming one of four women in her graduating class1. Her journey from a determined medical student to an internationally recognized researcher exemplifies her dedication and commitment to patient care, destigmatizing…
Dr. Paula J. Clayton (1934 – 2021): Pioneering Psychiatry with Passion and Precision
Dr. Paula Clayton was a trailblazing psychiatrist who earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1960, becoming one of four women in her graduating class1. Her journey from a determined medical student to an internationally recognized researcher exemplifies her dedication and commitment to patient care, destigmatizing…