Bisexual people face some of the worst mental health outcomes in the LGBTQIA+ community, but why isn’t 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.
In This Episode:
🌈 Why the bi+ mental health crisis is worse than you think
📢 How to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings
📝 The role of research in addressing health inequities
🤝 How community and activism improve bi+ well-being
🎙 Inside the Bisexual Resource Center & Bi+ Book Gang
Whether you’re looking for mental health resources, advocacy insights, or just some bi+ solidarity, this episode is for you.
Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📚 Bisexual Resource Center – Mental health resources, advocacy, and community events
📊 Bi+ Health Awareness Month – Learn more & spread awareness
📖 Bi+ Book Gang – A writers’ space for bi+ creatives
🎙 Bisexual Killjoy Podcast – Hosted by Bailey Merlin & Jase Peeples
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