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A woman's journey through mental health: Naomi Jackson documents her struggle with bipolar disorder

Writer Naomi Jackson. (Courtesy of Lola Flash)
Writer Naomi Jackson. (Courtesy of Lola Flash)

Recent surveys showed 90% of Americans believe the country is facing a mental health crisis.

Rutgers University professor Naomi Jackson has written eloquently, intimately and vividly about her own experience with bipolar disorder. She speaks with Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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