Education Global mental health Healthcare 
Mad in America
DECEMBER 31, 2024
New Study Exposes the Trauma of Involuntary Psychiatric Detention In July, Richard Sears, wrote about a recent study highlighting the negative experiences of involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions, revealing deep-seated issues of racism, discrimination, and lack of support within the mental healthcare system.
Mad in America
JANUARY 25, 2025
R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. South African allocates only 5% of its annual health budget to mental health, placing it at the bottom of international benchmarks of government spend on psychological well-being.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Mad in America
JANUARY 8, 2025
Im in recovery from a lot of family stress, dealing with racism in America, in schools, and in education, and even sexual harassmentall of which impacted my mental health. I walked into school healthy and walked out completely disabled, and that shouldnt happen in an educational system. I dont use substances anymore.
Mad in America
APRIL 24, 2024
His critiques advocate for a more nuanced and compassionate approach to psychiatry, one that recognizes the importance of individual patient stories and the socio-cultural dimensions of mental health. In this interview, Kleinman explores critical issues facing modern healthcare. Listen to the audio of the interview here.
Mad in America
AUGUST 5, 2024
Even more concerning is the potential for this trend to be exported to non-Western cultures, as has happened with the diagnostic model under the much-criticised Movement for Global Mental Health. This appears to be a real, although currently not widespread, possibility, as discussed here.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
141 
Let's personalize your content