Patrick A. Roland tells us his views on how fearful perspectives can be understood, and the conversation on mental health can be moved forwards.
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“I was told I use my bipolar diagnosis as a crutch”
“Stigma is when someone is afraid of me or afraid of a part of me because they don’t understand – or want to understand – it…”
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Giving Space to be Heard
“When the people in my life give me this space to talk and explain, I don’t feel the need to hide my mental illness”
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Letting Feelings Flow: A Psychotherapist’s Thoughts on Mental Health
“I believe [negative thoughts] can be recognised as the sometimes random ticker tape message of the brain” In this interview, I ask a psychotherapist named Dan about his ideas surrounding issues in mental health. He responds with his own understanding and experience as well as some views on how they might be tackled – through…
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Social Anxiety: “Off the Beaten Track” – Interview with Vincent Mars
Vincent Mars is a writer from Romania. In his articles, ‘Social Anxiety and What (Not) to Do About It’ and ‘The Benefits of Being an Introvert’, Vincent writes of his past experiences: how he hid from social anxiety, and the change in perception that instead allowed him to view it as a personal strength. This refreshing perspective interested me to know more, including how he came to that realisation, and any advice he would give to others who are experiencing the same.
This interview is conducted as part of a series of articles aiming to enlighten stories as well as strategies related to mental health.
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“Being Happy is a Generous Act”: An Interview on Mental Health
The first interview in a series of articles aiming to enlighten stories as well as strategies related to mental health.
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Theories of Schizophrenia: Can They Work in Harmony?
The Pursuit of Mindfulness
“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor”
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Self-Efficacy: Turning Doubt into Drive
How can one develop self-confidence? Is it something that can be moulded and strengthened to a level we wish it to be?
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