Each year in March, we celebrate the courageous contributions and achievements of women in history who were able to overcome the odds stacked against them in a male-dominated society. In this spirit, we are honored to share the inspiring stories of just a few American trailblazers and heroes from history who forever changed the fields of mental health and psychology – and who laid the foundations to the path of progress we continue today. Find more detailed bios on our website. #LinkInBio #MentalHealth #Health #WomensHistoryMonth Post Description: Image 1: Profile silhouettes of women in orange, yellow, and blue. Light yellow background with colorful spots, text: Women Mental Health Heroes, Part 1 in gray text. MHP half circle logo. Image 2: Light yellow background with colorful spots, text: Dorthea Lynde Dix 1802 – 1887, Throughout her life, Dorothea Lynde Dix advocated for the living conditions and treatment of the mentally ill in the U.S., often challenging 19th century notions ...