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Monthly Archives: August 2024
Where are they now? Paris Williams re-emerges
Most people will know Paris from his 2012 renowned book ‘Rethinking Madness’, in which he called for the need for a paradigm shift in how ‘mental illness’ is perceived. My first interview with Paris was in 2017, where he spoke … Continue reading
Where are they now? With Leah Harris
Leah has been active in the consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement for almost 25 years, advocating for raised awareness around the psychiatrisation of human experience. You may remember Leah from the original Emerging Proud film, where she shared her incredible story of liberation. … Continue reading
Where are they now? Leah Harris re-emerges!
You may remember our proud Emergee Leah from the Emerging Proud film – Leah certainly made an impact on me with her incredible story. Here’s a little snippet of a reminder from 2017: I recently reconnected with Leah, and discovered … Continue reading
Reframing Mental distress as a potential catalyst for positive change 