Micha Frazer-Carroll

Micha Frazer-Carroll, an author and journalist known for her book 'Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health,' delves into the complexities of mental health in this discussion. She challenges traditional notions of care, advocating for a more inclusive approach beyond standard therapy. The conversation critiques capitalist influences on mental health diagnoses and treatments, emphasizing the need for peer-led support and community collaboration. Frazer-Carroll also highlights the intersection of activism and mental health, pushing for innovative, human-centered care models.

Moya Lothian-McLean, a public policy analyst, and Micha Frazer-Carroll, a social issues commentator, dive deep into Keir Starmer's potential outdoor smoking ban in the UK. They discuss its public health implications and the political repercussions from Conservative opposition. The conversation also touches on Labour's reassessment of oil policies amidst climate challenges, the urgent need for renewable energy investments, and the concerning decline in happiness among UK teenagers, prompting calls for political action.

In this episode, Micha Frazer-Carroll, a writer, editor, and advocate, explores the radical politics of madness and mental health. They challenge conventional views in psychology and psychiatry, examine the influence of capitalism on mental health, and discuss alternatives to the current mental health system, including the Hearing Voices Network and mad pride.