Dharmapunx NYC It's a Mad, Mad World: Mental Health in Neoliberal Capitalism
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May 20, 2025 The podcast dives into the negative impact of neoliberal capitalism on mental health, revealing how it shifts blame from societal issues to individual failings. It highlights the strain of self-management in today's task-oriented society and calls for a holistic approach to mental well-being. The discussion critiques work culture and emphasizes the need for community support to address root causes like poverty. Additionally, it draws from Buddhist teachings that advocate for inclusivity and presents a meditative practice to foster self-compassion and awareness.
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Common Mental Health Anecdotes
- Many individuals face stress from unjust circumstances but are told their struggles are personal flaws.
- Examples include a tech worker with ADHD and a single parent struggling with anxiety.
Neoliberalism and Mental Health
- Neoliberal capitalism frames systemic issues as individual pathologies, causing gaslighting.
- It deregulates and privatizes, decreasing safety nets and increasing wealth inequality.
Isolation Fuels Burnout
- Isolation and lack of emotional co-regulation worsen mental health under neoliberal work conditions.
- The culture shifts from external discipline to internal self-exploitation, leading to burnout.