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Margo Weishar: The Excellent Doctor Blackwell 

Margo Weishar explores Elizabeth Blackwell’s hidden life, ambition, and sacrifice ahead of a public reading.
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4:48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane

Sarah Kane’s final play fractures theatrical form to embody depression, psychosis, and the limits of language.
02.04.26 0 599

Learning Empathy through Chekhov 

A psychiatrist-playwright shows how adapting classic drama for medical students cultivates empathy and reflective care practice.
12.29.25 0 772

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge’s one-woman show Bipolar & The English Channel explores her journey as a record-breaking swimmer and living with bipolar disorder.
12.03.25 0 2221

Bibliophobia by Sarah Chihaya

Blending memoir and criticism, Sarah Chihaya’s Bibliophobia explores depression, identity, and the perilous yet healing power of books.
09.30.25 0 735

The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang 

This essay collection explores living with severe mental illness, blending memoir, cultural critique, and reflections on resilience, treatment, and identity.
09.15.25 0 859

How To Be Depressed by George Scialabba

A candid, unconventional book blending psychiatric records, personal struggle, and practical tips, offering rare insight into living with depression.
09.15.25 0 754

One Friday in April by Donald Antrim

Donald Antrim’s memoir confronts suicide, psychosis, and survival with unflinching honesty, blending personal crisis, hospitalization, and hard-earned hope.
09.15.25 0 1275

A Visit to the Foundling Museum in London 

A poignant blend of art, music, and medicine, the Foundling Museum reveals London's rich history of child welfare and cultural philanthropy.
06.30.25 0 1227

Still Healing by Rosalind Kaplan

A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.
02.13.25 0 988

Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings

A powerful show combining comedy, visual art, and mental health awareness, offering a unique glimpse into the experience of bipolar disorder.
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