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New UCSF Pediatrics study in the Journal of Affective Disorders! Among 9-14-year-olds, perceived discrimination based on country of origin, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or weight was associated with greater manic symptoms 1-2 years later. “Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address discrimination and associated psychological impacts. Efforts to reduce discrimination and to support affected adolescents are important components of comprehensive mental health care and public health strategies” To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gEZ35EqH 🖋 Co-authors: Jennifer Wong, Gabriel Zamora, Abubakr Al-shoaibi, Patrick Low, Kyle Ganson, PhD, RSW, Alexander Testa, PhD, Jinbo He, Jason Lavender, PhD, Fiona Baker 📈 Infographic by Jacqueline Hur #ucsf #ucsfhealth #adolescenthealth #mentalhealth #discrimination #bipolar #bipolarawareness #mania #manic UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation UCSF Phillip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS)