By exploring the systemic and historical issues behind mental illness, we can develop more effective strategies for collectively building a healthier world.
Sophie Hurwitz is a freelance writer based in St. Louis, Missouri. Sophie has worked as a journalist covering a variety of topics since 2017, for outlets such as the Huffington Post, the Independent, and the Nation. Most recently, Sophie was a full-time education reporter for the St. Louis American, a local weekly. Connect with Sophie on Twitter @sophiehurwitz.
Sophie holds a BA in History with a minor in Environmental Studies from Wellesley College.
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