A Lens on Human Experience

Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts

A Lens on Human Experience ➔

Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts
Knife by Salman Rushdie

Knife by Salman Rushdie

Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re “fine.”
X-ray by Nicole Lobdell

X-ray by Nicole Lobdell

ByTony Miksanek4 weeks ago
A fascinating exploration of X-rays, blending science, history, and culture, revealing their profound impact on medicine, art, privacy, and the human desire for transparency.
Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

ByGuy Glass1 month ago
A founding figure in American psychiatry, known for pioneering reforms, but also controversial for his treatments and complex contradictions in beliefs and practices.
Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda  

Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda  

ByLucy Bruell2 months ago
A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.
Francesc Tosquelles at the American Folk Art Museum  

Francesc Tosquelles at the American Folk Art Museum  

ByGuy GlassAug 12, 2024
Francesc Tosquelles: Catalan psychiatrist and visionary who merged avant-garde art with groundbreaking mental health care, empowering patients to create profound works of Art Brut
This Other Eden by Paul Harding

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Maine, this novel explores a marginalized community’s struggles with identity, resilience, and love amid historical injustice and tragedy.
Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam…

Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam…

Kline’s compelling examination invites reflection on women’s health, highlighting the need for trust and empowerment in gynecological care today.
The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland

The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland

Leland plunges into the country of the blind, which for him is a “teeming variety of their stories of struggle, adaptation, and adventure.

Interviews ➔

Interview with the Uber-Talented Unnikrishnan Pulikkal, MD

Interview with the Uber-Talented Unnikrishnan Pulikkal, MD

ByRavi Shankar08.06.2410 min read
Dr. Unni, a medical practitioner and artist, discussed his rural upbringing, passion for painting and photography, founding PhotoMuse, and balancing art with medicine.
Interview with Poet B. Fulton Jennes

Interview with Poet B. Fulton Jennes

Through raw, honest poetry, B. Fulton Jennes illuminates the complexities of addiction and depression, offering hope amidst the darkest struggles.
Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

ByGuy Glass09.02.24
A founding figure in American psychiatry, known for pioneering reforms, but also controversial for his treatments and complex contradictions in beliefs and practices.
Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda  

Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda  

ByLucy Bruell08.15.24
A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.
Moral Judgment in Medicine: “Sensibility of Heart”

Moral Judgment in Medicine: “Sensibility of Heart”

Emotions shape medical judgment, blending compassion with clinical reasoning and balancing the moral and intellectual aspects essential for ethical, patient-centered care.

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