The Colour of Madness - Mental Health and Race in Technicolour (Hardcover)

'This book, which shares the poignant lived voices of the racialised experience, is a welcome contribution to the mission to heal and positively transform our mental health, physical health and well-being.' - Dr Jacqui Dyer, health and social care consultant, Black Thrive Global Director The Colour of Madness is a groundbreaking collection that amplifies the voices of people of colour and their experiences with mental health. These are the voices of those who have been ignored. Updated for 2022, The Colour of Madness is a vital and timely tribute to all the lives that have been touched by medical inequalities and aims to disrupt the whitewashed narrative of mental health in the UK. A compelling collection of memoir, essays, poetry, short fiction and artwork, this book will bring solace to those who have shared similar experiences, and provide a powerful insight into the everyday impact of racism for those looking to further understand and combat this injustice. Statistics show that people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds in the UK have not only experienced inadequate mental health treatment in comparison to their white counterparts, but are also more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act. From micro-aggressions, inherent bias, religious/cultural influences and social stigma, people of colour are consistently fighting to be heard, believed, and offered help beyond the need for ticking off diversity boxes. The book was first published in 2018. Editors Dr Samara Linton and Rianna Walcott ended their relationship with their previous publisher in 2021 when the press was linked to a far-right group. The editors have since collaborated with a new publisher and present this revised edition complete with more contributions and powerful artwork.

General

Imprint:	Bluebird Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2022
Authors:	Samara Linton • Rianna Walcott
Dimensions:	241 x 164 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-5290-8849-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the mentally ill Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General
LSN:	1-5290-8849-6
Barcode:	9781529088496

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