All In The Mind

What psychosis feels like: The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness

Oct 14, 2023
Guest Matt Ottley, an artist who has experienced hallucinations since childhood, takes us on a journey through the representation of psychosis in his art. Topics include the portrayal of bipolar mind as a tree, the acute phase of psychosis and distorted perception, a dreamlike journey of psychosis and atonement, and the recovery phase of psychosis discussing shame, stigma, and the importance of early help.
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