humanity
Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
Where Are You From? The Question That Triggers an Identity Crisis.
Born in Zimbabwe. Raised in Birmingham, England. Moved for university. Briefly moved countries. Not having stayed still in this wonderful life has meant sometimes, I don’t know how to answer the simple question of where I’m from. The answer I give, may or may not be satisfying enough for the recipient, therefore, I’m forced to give a life story on some occasions or sometimes briefly panic upon hearing the simple phrase, “where are you from?”. It all comes from the concept of identity and the role it plays in our lives. For some it is simpler, then for the remaining lot it is a deep dive into our lives and what makes up our identity.
By Rudo Christine Gwaze6 years ago in Psyche
THE NEW FASCES OF TECHNO-FASCISM
Once open and pluralistic societies in the West have become riddled by false fears of contagion. No grassroots resistance is possible against the surging tide of fascism because we've been largely confined to our own spaces in seclusion from one another.
By The Being Becoming6 years ago in Psyche
The State of Mental Illness in America
In 1840, activist Dorthea Dix was compelled in her fight to improve the quality of life and living conditions of those with mental illness. After lobbying for more than 40 years, Dix successfully persuaded the U.S. government to fund the building of 32 state psychiatric hospitals. Hence the institutional inpatient care model was born, a laudable change indeed. By the mid-1960s, community-based mental health care became largely a global movement due to the decline in the living conditions in over-crowded and underfunded state hospitals and asylums, also a laudable change.
By Angela Harper6 years ago in Psyche
Journal Entries...
I guess I'm back to it. I write journal entries when I can't process my feelings into words when I talk to people because I suck at telling people how I feel so I'm back at writing them down and it's easier to write down since I have more time to process it all.
By Don Anderson II6 years ago in Psyche
The Glass Bowl of Grief
For those who have yet to experience grief, I hope you have a strong support system in place to help you through your time of need. For those who have experienced grief, I extend my hand out to you. Grief is something I think people tend to overlook. The social norm is that we all acknowledge that grief exists, but we don’t talk about it. Most of society tend to think grief is physically losing something. That something could be anything: a loved one, a beloved pet, an old friend, or an elder. The kind of grief that tends to be overlooked are the ones that people can not see. A memory from someone you once loved, an inside joke, or even someone who you put time into for them to only walk away. While walking away is physical, their words are what leave an impact. The old saying is true: words hurt. Period. Grief may be one of the most overlook emotions a person can have. Everyone has heard of the five stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These emotions do not always happen in this order and can happen more than once. But does anyone ever fully accept what they are going through?
By Cienna Jones6 years ago in Psyche
On Death and Dying
Throughout my life I have always found comfort in the fact that one day, I am going to die. Death does not frighten me and I do not think it ever has or will. Non-existence does not bother me and also, never has. The very thought of receiving an eternal rest puts some sort of calm into my bones and almost strikes joy into my blood. I would love nothing more than for this world and all its future generations to go spinning on without me. Some people have found that strange that I take comfort in knowing death will one day come and so, allow me to explain.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Psyche
I had to loose my mind to find my spirit
This wasnt the first time I went on a manic episode, but it was the first time I got put of it quickly. A big realization came down this time. This time I thought what if this is like what the ancients would have called an enlightenment moment, what if I am just suffering and being misstreated at the hospital is just because theh dont know how to manage what I am going through. What if I would have been born in a Shaman comunity and the Shaman would have guided me into what I was becoming.
By Carla Andrea6 years ago in Psyche
Misery Business
Just over a week ago, they announced the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack. Those close to her spoke of how she was struggling with the pressure of her upcoming court case for domestic abuse and how that pressure had been exacerbated because of coverage in tabloid newspapers and magazines. The tabloids soon found themselves on the receiving end of such scrutiny when people turned on them, blaming them for causing undue stress on what was evidently a very vulnerable person. The newspapers poured their hearts out for Ms. Flack while they hastily purged every article that had contributed to her despair.
By C. Raymond Martin6 years ago in Psyche
