Bisexual people face some of the worst mental health outcomes in the LGBTQIA+ community, but why isnβt this crisis talked about more? For this episode of our Bi+ Health Awareness Month series, we sit down with Bailey Merlin, board member of the Bisexual Resource Center, co-host of Bisexual Killjoy, and researcher at Harvard Medical School tackling bi+ mental health and erasure.
Bailey breaks down the structural barriers bi+ people face in healthcare, the importance of finding community, and how activism itself can be a powerful tool for improving mental well-being. Plus, we chat about the Bi+ Book Gang, funding struggles for bi+ advocacy, and the power of storytelling in making change.
π Why the bi+ mental health crisis is worse than you think
π’ How to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings
π The role of research in addressing health inequities
π€ How community and activism improve bi+ well-being
π Inside the Bisexual Resource Center & Bi+ Book Gang
Whether youβre looking for mental health resources, advocacy insights, or just some bi+ solidarity, this episode is for you.
π Bisexual Resource Center β Mental health resources, advocacy, and community events
π Bi+ Health Awareness Month β Learn more & spread awareness
π Bi+ Book Gang β A writersβ space for bi+ creatives
π Bisexual Killjoy Podcast β Hosted by Bailey Merlin & Jase Peeples
π§ Spotify
π Apple Podcasts
βΆοΈ YouTube
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