Headcase: LGBTQ Writers & Artists on Mental Health and Wellness
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Author Description
Headcase is a groundbreaking collection of personal reflections and artistic representations illustrating the intersection of mental wellness, mental illness, and LGBTQ identity, as well as the lasting impact of historical views equating queer and trans identity with mental illness. The featured pieces offer personal views from both providers and clients, often one and the same, about their experiences. In the anthology, readers will access the inner thoughts of contributors who collectively document the difficulty of navigating flawed healthcare systems that limit affordable access to genuinely affirming, effective services. Traversing boundaries of race and ethnic identity, age, gender identity, and socioeconomic status, Headcase appeals to LGBTQ communities and, specifically, LGBTQ mental health consumers and their friends, families, and comrades.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This anthology investigates the complex intersection of LGBTQ identity and mental health, specifically addressing the historical pathologization of queer and trans lives. Editors Stephanie Schroeder and Teresa Theophano curate a collection of personal essays and artistic works that examine the systemic barriers to accessing affirming healthcare. By centering the voices of both providers and patients, the text argues for a more nuanced understanding of wellness that accounts for the unique stressors faced by queer individuals within flawed medical frameworks.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Personal narratives regarding mental health treatment and systemic healthcare failures
- Artistic representations of the queer experience in relation to psychiatric care
- Perspectives from individuals who occupy roles as both mental health providers and consumers
- Intersectional analysis covering race, gender identity, age, and socioeconomic status
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a clinical manual or diagnostic guide for mental health conditions
- It does not offer a comprehensive history of global psychiatric practices outside the context of LGBTQ identity
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers frequently identify this collection as a vital resource for understanding the specific challenges LGBTQ individuals face when navigating mental health systems. The text is noted for its accessible yet poignant approach to documenting the lived experiences of those marginalized by traditional psychiatric models.
Page Count:
323
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190846615
ISBN-13:
9780190846619
Non-Fiction
Psychology
LGBTQ Studies
Sociology
Mental Illness
Mental Health
Allied Health
Anthology
Medical
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