Courts’ hidden reliance on interpersonal influence affects individuals with psychosocial disabilities
Interpersonal relationships, especially when connected to problematic or influential individuals, can significantly impact how courts view a person’s capacity to make decisions and, consequently,...
The radical politics of madness: An interview with Micha Frazer-Carroll
Micha Frazer-Carroll, a prolific writer, editor, and advocate, delves into the radical politics of madness, mental health discourse, societal power dynamics, and disability justice.
A...
Everyone’s Afraid of an Angry Woman: Honoring Sinéad O’Connor
There is one thing about having been a “delinquent” teen, or a “freak” as we called ourselves, in the chaos of the early 90s...
No benefit for adding antidepressants to CBT in severe depression
In people hospitalized for severe depression, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) was significantly effective, researchers write—and adding antidepressants (AD) didn’t improve outcomes. The researchers note that...
My resignation from Mental Health America
Intro to MHA Resignation Letter
I considered leaving my position as a support group facilitator at Mental Health America when I discovered the organization was...