mental health
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The Mental Health Act (1983) explained
This article briefly walks through the most commonly encountered parts of the mental health act and what they mean for an individual.
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Neuroqueer: Depathologising psychiatric “conditions”
A consideration on how neuroqueer theory can be used to depathologise the field of psychiatry and psychiatric conditions.
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Addiction doesn’t strip us of our humanity
Why are addicts stripped of their humanity by society at large? What can we do about it? Are cultural attitudes towards addicts…
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Guest Post: What is monotropic split?
Tanya Adkin lays out the concept of monotropic split, and how it is at the root of various critical moments for Autistic…
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Autistic people and the burnout-psychosis cycle
Trigger Warning: This article discusses burnout and psychosis While it is evident to myself and my colleagues that Autistic people have a…
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Where psychosis and autism meet: The bitter pill to swallow
I am Autistic. I also have a psychotic condition. One might wonder why these two things are even related, and yet they…
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Mental health and the neurodiversity paradigm
When considering the landscape of mental health, we also have to consider the normalisation of stigma and the dehumanisation of those who…
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How the shame cycle barricades us from recovery
They say in life that nothing is certain, but if anything is, then it’s the fact that shame will deny us entry…
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Addiction advocacy and the inspiration paradox: A reflection at 6 years sober
Today I am 6 years sober from addiction. During those six years I have learnt many lessons, but in this reflection I…
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“Just get your sh*t together” and other ridiculous things I have thought
Life is full of ups and downs. My passion in life is helping people climb back from the “downs” into “ups” that…