Rethinking Mental News Today

When we look closely at the current mainstream diagnostic and support system for so-called mental disorders today, the utter absurdity of it quickly becomes apparent. We have a system composed of literally hundreds of discrete “mental disorders” (those listed in the DSM), all of which are believed to be the direct result of soon to be discovered brain diseases, in spite of the fact no reliable biomarkers have yet been found for any of them after a century of intense searching, a fact acknowl...

A round-up of news, photos and videos from Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022.

How coming to terms with her own relationship doubt and a part of herself she did not want to see brought an executive coach deep compassion for herself and others.

How a ski accident gave a practical philosopher the insight to liberate his own self worth from the judgments of others and to discover his own career path.

How his own madness inspired Matt Ball, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, to cultivate human connection, community and meaning in the mental healthcare system.

How a period of chaos and blackouts brought an international trainer to his own vulnerability and nudged him to stop doing everything on his own.

How a mysterious debilitating illness created a human foundation for breakthrough conversations in research and innovation.

Joshua Haynes - How growing up in a world of constant change inspired an innovative business and commitment to equality. 

What do depression, loss, frustration, and conflict have to do with global transformation? You can find the answers in this introduction to the Break Down. Wake Up podcast.

How experiencing both an abortion and motherhood inspired an approach to activism that transcends ideological divisions.