John Budin
DoctorAdvocate
United States
John Budin is a psychiatrist who has spoken publicly about experiencing bipolar disorder while practising medicine. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and has spoken to medical audiences about physician mental health, stigma and his experience from the perspectives of both doctor and patient. [1][2][4]
Career and work
Budin is a psychiatrist who has worked in private practice and has spoken publicly to medical and psychiatric audiences about physician mental health and lived experience. [1]
Alongside his clinical work, Budin has taken on advocacy and advisory roles related to mental health. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and as an advisor to PsychU, where his work has focused in part on stigma and lived experience. [4]
What has been publicly discussed
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Stony Brook Matters“John Budin ’81, MD: A Psychiatrist Living With Bipolar Disorder” Detailed interview covering Budin’s career, illness, treatment, disclosure, recovery and advocacy.
International Bipolar Foundation“Bipolar Disorder in Men” Budin identifies himself directly as a psychiatrist living with bipolar disorder.
Physician Living with Bipolar Disorder“Public disclosure of my Bipolar Diagnosis” Budin’s first-person account of publicly disclosing his diagnosis and his views on physician mental health.
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PsychU — Advisors Documents Budin’s advisory role and service with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
Stony Brook University — Provost’s Lecture announcement Describes Budin as reaching a place of peace and acceptance while living and practising with bipolar disorder.
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Recommended books and other resources about John Budin and their experiences.
- “Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience on Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope”PsychU
Discussion featuring Budin on disclosure, recovery, hope and mental-health stigma.
- John Budin, M.D. Speaking / Psychiatrist as Patient: Caring for the Caregiver
Information about Budin’s speaking work and documentary appearances.