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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 41

Learning Empathy through Chekhov 

A psychiatrist-playwright shows how adapting classic drama for medical students cultivates empathy and reflective care practice.
12.29.25 375

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 1915

Bibliophobia by Sarah Chihaya

Blending memoir and criticism, Sarah Chihaya’s Bibliophobia explores depression, identity, and the perilous yet healing power of books.
09.30.25 404

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.
09.15.25 649

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.
09.15.25 563

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.
09.15.25 733

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.
06.30.25 984

Still Healing by Rosalind Kaplan

A heartfelt collection of essays reflecting on the struggles, healing, and resilience of a doctor navigating systemic challenges.
02.13.25 873

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.
01.24.25 1465

Blue by Rachel Louise Moran 

A history of advocacy that transformed public understanding, from stigma to recognition of postpartum depression as a serious condition.
01.06.25 1403
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