Psychiatry

[close] A group to discuss books about Psychiatry/Psychology and related mental health science.

[close] Are you living with a disability, or know someone who is? Do you or someone you love struggle with a mental health condition like anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, or Asperger's syndrome? Or are you a student or professional in the field of disability or mental health? Then this book club might be for you! I'm hoping to use this Goodreads group as a public forum for discussions around the issues of disability, marginalization, freedom and dissent. In my opinion, issues of disability are intimately connected to the preservation of the social freedoms we all enjoy, as well as our continuing prosperity. If we could get the conversation around disability (physical, emotional and mental) right, many of the social problems we grapple with as a society would vanish. In this group, we'll read first-person narratives of disability and dissent, classics in the areas of political philosophy and metaphysics, and books on current and historical events. Particularly of interest are Western political philosophers from the 18th century onward, narratives of resistance (both fiction and nonfiction), comparative religion, and historical books about the Nazis. A little about me: My name is Helen, and I'm the founder of Grey Shaman Press, an indie press that aims to further the public conversation around disability issues, mental health and human rights. My work includes e-books, journalism and online courses that will soon be offered on our websites and other platforms like Amazon. To keep up with me, visit me at https://greyshamanpress.com (currently under construction). Leave your e-mail address for special updates and access to discounts, events and free e-goodies! You can also check me out on Facebook at https://greypriestessabbey.com, or on Twitter @greyshaman33. Finally, I'm on Parler @greyshamanpress. My personal webpage is at https://helenoneil.com, where I talk about my work as a writer, educator and shaman. Welcome!

[close] This book club is for those who are interested in learning more about trauma, Complex/PTSD, scientific research, and the many different paths to healing. Books are chosen via a poll and the weekly reading load is agreed upon on the first meeting after selecting a new book. Meetings are held on a weekly basis via zoom. DISCLAIMER: This is not a support group run by a mental health professional or physician. If you are in distress, having thoughts about hurting yourself or others, please reach out to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional. If you're experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 (or your country's equivalent emergency line), or go to the nearest emergency room.

[close] Transpersonal psychology is concerned with the study of humanity's highest potential, and with the recognition, understanding, and realization of unitive and spiritual and transcendent states of consciousness. Here is a place for identifying and discussing the literature in, on, and around the topic, its roots, and its newest iterations, and to foster and grow a community for whom the topic resonates.