The Colour of Madness - 65 Writers Reflect on Race and Mental Health

''Compassionate and hopeful'' - Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias ''This beautiful curation will be a catalyst to our healing and emancipation'' - Seyi Akiwowo, author of How to Stay Safe Online: A Digital Self-Care Toolkit for Developing Resilience and Allyship For those past and present who were not able to tell their stories. For those who told their stories but were not heard. For those who are steeling themselves, waiting for their moment to speak. This compelling collection of stories, essays, poetry and art shines a light on the experiences of mental health for people of colour, bringing solace and connection to those with similar stories. A tool for education and advocacy, The Colour of Madness offers a space for those who have been excluded from mainstream health narratives. A moving tribute to all who have suffered in a prejudiced system, this anthology is both an urgent call for change and a vibrant beacon of hope. ''A body of work we should revisit again and again.'' - K Bailey Obazee, PRIM ''A seminal body of work'' - Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-author of Grown: The Black Girl''s Guide to Glowing Up

About the author

Dr Samara Linton is an award-winning writer, content producer, and former junior doctor. Samara is the co-author of Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography and has written for several platforms, including gal-dem, Metro, Huffington Post, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She is a University of Cambridge and University College London graduate. She currently works in audio production at the BBC.Rianna Walcott is an academic, activist, writer, and musician. She is a LAHP-funded PhD candidate at Kings College London researching Black women's identity in digital spaces, and a graduate twiceover from the University of Edinburgh. Co-founder of projectmyopia, which promotes inclusivity in academia and decolonising the curriculum, Rianna has written for publications including The Wellcome Collection, Metro, Vice, Dazed and Guardian.

Summary

A powerful and uplifting anthology giving voice to mental health issues experienced by People of Colour in Britain.

Product details

• Authors: Samara Linton, Rianna Walcott
• Publisher: Bluebird
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 02.05.2024
• EAN: 9781035044399
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3504439-9
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 197 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, Mental health services, Social discrimination & inequality, Care of the mentally ill, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Anthologies: general, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Care of people with mental health issues, Anthologies (non-poetry), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations, Relating to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) peoples, Coping with / advice about mental health issues, Racism and racial discrimination / Anti-racism, Psychiatric nursing / Mental health nursing