Death Panel Storming Bedlam w/ Sasha Warren
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Sep 6, 2024 
Sasha Warren, author of "Storming Bedlam: Madness, Utopia, and Revolt," dives into the rich history of anti-psychiatry movements from the 1960s and 70s, exploring how they shaped mental health advocacy. The dialogue critiques the evolution of psychiatric practices and reflects on the societal impacts of these movements. Warren emphasizes the need for radical change in mental health discourse, addressing issues like the ethics of medical neglect and the influence of historical events on contemporary mental health care. A compelling call for greater community engagement and reform.
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The Power of "Madness"
- "Madness" has a broader historical context than "mental illness."
- It acknowledges a continuous discourse spanning millennia and various cultures.
Resisting Euphemisms
- Psychiatry tends to rebrand with new terminology, obscuring continuity.
- "Madness" resists this, grounding discussions in the persistent reality.
A Reframed History
- Storming Bedlam reframes mental health history.
- It connects state/medical approaches to madness with revolution, war, poverty, and exploitation.