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Nobody’s normal – Roy Richard Grinker
Nobody’s Normal argues that stigma is a social process that can be explained through cultural history. A book by Roy Richard Grinker. Read more -
Tallahassee – Darine Hotait
A young woman checks out of a psychiatric facility after an accidental overdose and feels pressure to lie to her family. Read more -
The fat lady sings – Jacqueline Roy
Roy creates a striking portrait of two women finding strength in their shared vulnerability, as they navigate a system that fails to protect them. Read more -
The worrier’s guide to life – Gemma Correll
For all you fellow agonizers, fretters, and nervous wrecks, this book is for you. Read it and weep...with laughter. Read more -
Toxic positivity – Whitney Goodman
Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there’s little space for talking about our real feelings. Read more -
To Therapy Or Not To Therapy
Today, we discuss the pros and cons of therapy. What it is, why it works, why it doesn’t work, and every tangent in between. Read more -
Everyday life during the war in Somalia – trauma
Fortunately, it doesn’t bother me very much, at that time it wasn’t a traumatic experience for me . After all, I was born in the war. Read more -
Childhood Trauma – Michael Unbroken
Michael Unbroken is a life coach for trauma survivors. This week, he sits down with Paul and opens up about his own traumatic childhood. Read more -
Loved ones distrust us due to our mental illness
Recovery is hard to both achieve and maintain when it comes to mental illness. It’s a long journey. Read more -
May-May and Jim in conversation about the clinical view and sincere contact
May-May Meijer argues in conversation with Jim van Os for the importance of genuine contact between psychiatrist and patient. Read more
