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The Colour of Madness : 65 Writers Reflect on Race and Mental Health
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Bluebird
| Author:
Dr Samara Linton | Dr Rianna Walcott
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Bluebird
Author:
Dr Samara Linton | Dr Rianna Walcott
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
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Compassionate and hopeful’ – Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias ‘This beautiful curation will be a catalyst to our healing and emancipation’ – Seyi Akiwowo, author of How to Stay Safe Online: A Digital Self-Care Toolkit for Developing Resilience and Allyship For those past and present who were not able to tell their stories. For those who told their stories but were not heard. For those who are steeling themselves, waiting for their moment to speak. This compelling collection of stories, essays, poetry and art shines a light on the experiences of mental health for people of colour, bringing solace and connection to those with similar stories. A tool for education and advocacy, The Colour of Madness offers a space for those who have been excluded from mainstream health narratives. A moving tribute to all who have suffered in a prejudiced system, this anthology is both an urgent call for change and a vibrant beacon of hope. ‘A body of work we should revisit again and again.’ – K Bailey Obazee, PRIM ‘A seminal body of work’ – Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown: The Black Girl’s Guide to Glowing Up
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Compassionate and hopeful’ – Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias ‘This beautiful curation will be a catalyst to our healing and emancipation’ – Seyi Akiwowo, author of How to Stay Safe Online: A Digital Self-Care Toolkit for Developing Resilience and Allyship For those past and present who were not able to tell their stories. For those who told their stories but were not heard. For those who are steeling themselves, waiting for their moment to speak. This compelling collection of stories, essays, poetry and art shines a light on the experiences of mental health for people of colour, bringing solace and connection to those with similar stories. A tool for education and advocacy, The Colour of Madness offers a space for those who have been excluded from mainstream health narratives. A moving tribute to all who have suffered in a prejudiced system, this anthology is both an urgent call for change and a vibrant beacon of hope. ‘A body of work we should revisit again and again.’ – K Bailey Obazee, PRIM ‘A seminal body of work’ – Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown: The Black Girl’s Guide to Glowing Up
About Author
Dr Samara Linton is an award-winning writer and multidisciplinary content producer, and co-author of Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography. A University of Cambridge and UCL graduate, she has worked as a medical doctor and written for gal-dem, Metro and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. @samara_linton Dr Rianna Walcott is an academic, activist, writer and musician. She is a PhD candidate at Kings College London researching Black women’s identity in digital spaces, and a graduate twice over from the University of Edinburgh. Rianna has written for the Guardian, Metro, Vice, Dazed and The Wellcome Collection. @rianna_walcott
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