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The Heart of Healthcare

Mental Health & Entrepreneurship | Andy Dunn

May 15, 2023
Andy Dunn, successful founder and angel investor, talks about living with Bipolar I disorder. He discusses the stigma and challenges of mental health in the startup community. They explore the mindset of entrepreneurs and the importance of prioritizing mental health. The hosts reflect on criticism and hope for free expression in sharing their experiences. They also discuss the addictive nature of work and the magic of disclosure.
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  • Entrepreneurs are more likely to experience mental health conditions, with founders being twice as likely to suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, suffer from substance abuse, have ADHD, and suffer from bipolar disorder.
  • Andy Dunn emphasizes the importance of normalizing the conversation around mental health struggles in the startup community, reducing shame and stigma, and empowering individuals to disclose and embrace their stories to remove the stigma and empower themselves.

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The Impact of Mental Health on Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are more likely to experience mental health conditions, with founders being twice as likely to suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, suffer from substance abuse, have ADHD, and suffer from bipolar disorder. This episode features Andy Dunn, a successful founder with bipolar disorder, who discusses the challenges and motivations of entrepreneurs. He emphasizes that entrepreneurs are wired to endure challenges and that the pain of entrepreneurship leads to growth. He also highlights the importance of normalizing the conversation around mental health struggles in order to reduce shame and stigma.

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