Women in History
This woman was the first Black female U.S. Congress member and the first woman to run for president in a major party.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
This 19th-century activist fought for humane treatment of the mentally ill and helped establish mental institutions in the U.S.
Who is Dorothea Dix?
This is the most common anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive worry about everyday situations for six months or longer.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
In 2021, this woman became the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
In 1956, this athlete became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
This two-time Nobel Prize-winning scientist discovered the elements polonium and radium.
Who is Marie Curie?
This Hollywood actress and mental health advocate founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to provide mental health resources to the Black community.
Who is Taraji P. Henson?
This mental health condition involves extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This British Prime Minister, known as the "Iron Lady," was the first woman to hold the office in the U.K.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This track and field athlete, known as "Flo-Jo," still holds the world records for the women’s 100m and 200m sprints.
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner?
Known for her anti-lynching campaigns, this journalist co-founded the NAACP.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
This clinical psychologist and author of An Unquiet Mind wrote about her personal experience with bipolar disorder.
Who is Kay Redfield Jamison?
This disorder is characterized by unstable moods, relationships, and self-image, often accompanied by impulsive behavior.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
This Pakistani activist survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban and later won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in education rights.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This Romanian gymnast became the first to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics in 1976.
Who is Nadia Comaneci?
This writer and anthropologist authored Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Who is Zora Neale Hurston?
This talk show host and media mogul has used her platform to promote discussions on trauma, depression, and self-care.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This severe mental disorder causes individuals to experience hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is Schizophrenia?
In 1981, this woman became the first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor?
This tennis player won the "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973, helping to advance gender equality in sports.
Who is Billie Jean King?
This famous Author wrote Harry Potter, a seven-volume fantasy series published from 1997 to 2007.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This former First Lady of the U.S. dedicated much of her work to mental health policy reform and reducing stigma around mental illness.
Who is Rosalynn Carter?
This mental health condition develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event and can cause flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This former First Lady became a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and the first woman to win the presidential nomination from a major U.S. political party.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
Who is Serena Williams?