mental-health
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DIY Medicine and the Politics of Empowerment.
Biohacking, Psycho-Hacking, and the Decolonization of Health: How DIY Medicine Became a Tool of Liberation Throughout history, marginalized communities have pioneered DIY medicine as a means of survival, empowerment, and resistance against exclusionary medical systems. Before biohacking became a 21st-century… Continue reading
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Why I refuse to take an IQ test.
A few years ago, while in therapy, a psychologist wrote on an assessment report that I had a high IQ. They didn’t test me. They just noted, as a matter of fact. As my heart raced as I read the… Continue reading
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Black History Month: How radical Self-Care empowers All Patient Advocates.
What is Radical Self-Care? Radical self-care is more than a trendy buzzword; it is a transformative practice rooted in activism, resilience, and the fight for social justice. While the concept has gained widespread popularity in recent years, its origins lie… Continue reading
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Testimonial Injustice in Healthcare: A Barrier to Patient Safety and Equity
In healthcare, communication is more than just exchanging words—it’s a matter of life and death. Patients depend on their healthcare providers to listen, believe, and act on their experiences. But for many, this basic expectation is undermined by testimonial injustice,… Continue reading
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Elizabeth Sankey’s Witches: an eery connection with women challenged with childbirth mental health.
Postpartum mental health challenges are often hidden behind societal expectations of joy and fulfillment. Conditions like postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression affect many new mothers, bringing with them fear, disconnection, and overwhelming struggles that go unspoken. Postpartum depression impacts 1… Continue reading
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Decolonizing Science Through the Humanities: Healing Lessons from the Wereldmuseum – An insightful patient journey.
The artificial divide between the sciences and the humanities is often overstated, particularly when addressing colonial legacies. While science has traditionally focused on empirical inquiry, the humanities—especially museums and the arts—offer critical lessons in healing from the wounds of colonialism… Continue reading
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“Commemorating the Berlin Conference: Division, Exploitation, and Western Science’s Complicity — A Call for Transforming Global Healthcare”.
Today marks the anniversary of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, a pivotal event that shattered the sovereignty of the African continent in the continuation of a narcissistic enterprise that aimed to transform the world so it could reflect Europe’s grandiose… Continue reading
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🌍 International Mental Health Day: Centering Marginalized Voices in the Mental Health Conversation
Today, October 10th is International Mental Health Day. In 2024, the focus is on the workplace.I am grateful that my professional place provides mental health resources to support its dedicated workforce’s diverse experiences and needs. As an African descendant, Asian-raised… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Bonus Part 4)
Chapter 4: “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou. In 1837, during the golden age of the physician-scientist, ten years before Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis proposed his… Continue reading
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Western science’s magical thinking: another global patient experience.
Western science’s entrenched myths perpetuate magical thinking and biases. Personal experiences and professional expertise challenge misconceptions and advocate for inclusive, collaborative progress. Continue reading
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