Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women Pioneers in Mental Health

Mar 23, 2022 11:40 AM ET
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Leta Stetter Hollingworth (1886-1939) American psychologist and educator known for advancing intelligence testing methods for children. Source: https://www.womenshistory.org/leta-stetter-hollingsworth
Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim (1917-2006) A clinical psychologist well known for her mental health advocacy work supporting the physical and psychological health of children during World War II. Source: https://feministvoices.com/profiles/estefania-aldaba-lim
Dr. Alexandra Adler (1901-2001) The first woman to practice neurology and psychiatry in both Austria and the United States, her work highlighted the social contexts that contribute to the experience of mental disorders. Source: https://feministvoices.com/profiles/alexandra-adler

March marks women's history month, a time for us to celebrate the work women have done to improve how we understand and treat mental illness. Click the images above to learn more about several mental health pioneers.

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