Demystifying mental health inpatient stays

By: Conrad Zbikowski

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,449

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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I am one of the 68 million Americans living with a mental illness and one of the over 10 million Americans who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Living with these diseases and seeking treatment is highly stigmatized — and newly precarious under the policies of the current federal administration. The best way to break stigma and advocate for better care is to share personal experiences.

In my youth, there …

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