Shame, Medication, and Mental Health

This chapter explores the link between shame, isolation, and depression while highlighting the profound impact of specific medications like hydroxychloroquine on mental wellbeing. Through personal narratives, including a comedian’s struggle with severe side effects from a malaria medication, the chapter underscores the importance of openness in discussing psychological distress. It also examines the controversial views surrounding psychedelic treatments, framing depression as a multifaceted experience that can catalyze personal change.