Kay Redfield Jamison
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Kay Redfield Jamison is a renowned clinical psychologist and expert on bipolar disorder.
Born in 1946, she is a Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University and an Honorary Professor of English at the University of St Andrews.
Jamison's work uniquely combines her professional expertise with personal experience, as she herself has bipolar disorder.
This perspective has made her a leading voice in destigmatizing mental illness and advocating for effective treatment.
Her memoir, An Unquiet Mind, received widespread acclaim for its honest portrayal of living with bipolar disorder while maintaining a successful academic career.
Jamison's contributions have significantly advanced understanding and treatment of mood disorders.
