'Too Mad to be True III - The Paradoxes of Madness'

Oct 30-31 2024, Museum Dr. Guislain Ghent + online

Abstracts 1 May

Brought to you by the brilliant Jasper Feyaerts Wouter Kusters Bart Marius this is guaranteed to be another electrifying gathering

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For me, relational deprivation and demoralisation are central drivers to rising youth distress - these are driven by wider structural factors that dismantle community, disrupt intimate connections and make embracing one's future a source of fear not hope.
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Yes, over-the-counter antidepressants would not only be reckless but dangerous, as these drugs can cause mania and psychosis. It is ridiculous that anyone with a medical license would advise this route.

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It is always nice to hear positive anecdotes about mental health organizations—i.e., Foundry. I have been a volunteer at two of its branches over the years.

#mentalhealth #youth

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my first published poem 🥹🥹🥹

To mark the 1 year anniversary of Stereo Mind Game, we’re releasing a live video session focused around the album. The session was filmed over a day at Middle Farm Studios. Watch ‘Neptune’: daughter.ffm.to/middlefarmsess…. The full 7-track session is available Monday, 8 April. E, I & R❤️

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks last night from Vancouver Island, BC - this one's for Alyn Alyn Wallace 🌌 who has left us way too soon #RIP

It’s my first #BipolarDay “out of the closet” and I’m excited to continue to do work focused on mental health. I’m a neuroscientist who studies the psychological impacts of urban design. If you’re interested, here’s a CBC Radio's Ideas ep I was on: cbc.ca/amp/1.7030125 #BipolarStrong

Interesting ⁦Stephen J. Golds⁩

Today is #WorldBipolarDay ! Let's inspire a shift in thinking that will eliminate social stigma & promote acceptance of people living with bipolar disorder.
➡ Download our booklet for more info: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-bi…
#bipolardisorder #mooddisorders #mentalhealth #mentalillness

People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual behaviors. Learn about the basic types of bipolar disorder: go.nih.gov/yKtat7b #WorldBipolarDay

Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more extreme and accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Know the signs and symptoms: go.nih.gov/mQzOUsj #WorldBipolarDay

March 30th is #WorldBipolarDay and as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary, we’re sharing the stories of those who have recovered from mental illness, like Josh Santana. Read Josh's story of growing up with ADHD and bipolar disorder. go.nih.gov/lAVLsAj

Since it is #WorldBipolarDay , you may want to check out and read my article that delves into what it is like to occupy and live in a psychotic body/embodiment. The cool thing is that there is a healing pathway outside of what we call bipolar.

'Universities adopt the language of wellness, but defined by hyperproductivity and achievement – take care of yourself, but only so you can be the best worker possible. This is a wellness that is compulsory and frames not being OK as personal failure.'
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Spotted from Hawaiʻi: A tiny, ancient star system orbiting our galaxy - the faintest, lowest-mass Milky Way satellite ever discovered and possibly one of the most dark matter-dominated systems known. Data from two Maunakea Observatories - W. M. Keck Observatory and CFHT – plus the…

PAUSE / DANSE by Nico K:

“I seldom know where I’m headed, but if the story is meant to be, you cross over to the other side—you’re inside it, and there’s an engine.”

From our Art of Fiction interview with Jhumpa Lahiri in our new Spring issue. buff.ly/3Tg9doD