Moving tribute to a son who died while taking ‘antipsychotic’ drugs.
Editor's note: the author wishes to remain anonymous.
MY SON – MOTHER’S RECOLLECTIONS
The last week I spent with Chris, my son, was lovely - picking...
A Relationship Imbalance, Not A Chemical Imbalance
This blog was first published on Mad in America on June 10th 2025
As a family therapist, well-trained in the 1980s, I came of age...
Fresh Perspectives from ‘Emotional First Aid’ training
Being Human Is Enough! You Are Enough
Every day, in some subtle and, often not-so-subtle ways, we’re told we’re not quite enough. Not strong enough....
If forced treatment amounts to torture, how can it legally – and morally –...
This blog was first published by Mad in Ireland on 13th June 2025
Editor’s note: Mad in Ireland editors Dr Líam Mac Gabhann and Jennifer...
Meet Lara, My Anorexic Part
TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION SCHOOL
Meet Lara, My Anorexic Part
Anorexia as a way to fight trauma
Picture: Me, not 17 outwardly (maybe 25), but very anorexic. This...