What does resiliency mean in the context of oppressive systems?
Pop culture, media, books, and research shape our perception of truth through master narratives or dominant storytelling. In American culture, the master narrative of resiliency often...
Early intervention programs fail to help psychosis patients rebuild careers
A new article published in the Community Mental Health Journal finds service users who had experienced psychosis and received early intervention in psychosis services (EIS) had...
Brain changes from ECT linked to worse outcomes
A recent article in Psychological Medicine reports that the grey matter changes seen in patients who undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) do not account for the depression...
Menopause: over-medicalised & over-monetised?
The menopause pendulum has perhaps swung too far in the opposite end of the spectrum; from menopause shampoo to menopause cake, it’s currently not...
Soul-destroying relations: The role of the family in Kafka’s Metamorphosis
Kafka’s Metamorphosis is a vivid portrayal of alienation and loneliness in the family. The tale begins when Gregor Samsa wakes up early to discover...