Research: “Distress was normalised and understood as part of the human condition”
A new study titled "Designing recovery-oriented care: a qualitative study to inform service design at Kyrie Therapeutic Farm in Ireland" explores how therapeutic farm...
Research: Recovery can be an empty concept that leads to experiences of surveillance from...
When we talk about personal recovery, it should involve participation, agency, and a sense of belonging. Reflections from an Irish context suggests that perhaps...
Straight-talking on depression and the chemical imbalance myth
Editor's Note: TED issue a warning on this talk, despite the widespread knowledge that the chemical imbalance theory is a myth i.e. has never...
Calls for urgent discussion on psychiatric drugs – but who is listening?
The global consumption of psychiatric medication is increasing by 4% annually, with the greatest increase observed in antidepressant use. For people who wish to reduce...
Institute for Development of Human Arts host Mad Studies Symposium, 8th December, 2024.
2024 marks the publication of the Mad Studies Reader, a book that brings together writing and artwork from service users, daring activists, critical scholars, concerned...