Mad Poetry: Mental Illness Reimagined
*Trigger warning: mental illness and suicide*
Welcome to Mad Poetry: Mental Illness Reimagined.
My name is Georgia Vrakas. I am a bipolar woman, a clinical psychologist, a university professor and I write poetry on my mental illness journey.
In this podcast, I will explore the ups and downs of mental illness. In each episode I will be sharing discussion points on mental illness as well one of my poems to encourage reflection on what it is to live with a mental illness.
Why poetry and mental illness? Poetry can offer us valuable perspectives and insights on living with a mental illness. It can also help us in our recovery process. Poetry has been a balm for me. It has grounded me and helped quiet my mind.
I hope this podcast offers you a soft place to land.
I would love to hear from you!
For questions and comments: themadpoetrypodcast@gmail.com
For updates on upcoming episodes check out my IG account @themadpoetrypodcast
Cover art by Jean-François Houle
Intro/outro music: Finding Hope (Emotional Cinematic Inspiring Piano, by Yudi Ashady (ASCAP) via Pond5
Suicide prevention ressources:
Please call 988 in Canada & US
Mental health resources:
For Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
World: https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/
Mad Poetry: Mental Illness Reimagined
Suicide Prevention Through Hope and Connection
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Trigger Warning: this episode will address suicide, suicidal ideation and behavior.
If you are having suicidal thoughts please contact one of the resources below and your medical or mental health professional.
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In this episode I use my personal story as well as scientific and clinical knowledge to talk about suicide and suicide prevention.
Resources
For immediate help call the suicide prevention phone line for US & Canada: 988
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Association québécoise de prévention du suicide
Canadian Associtaion for Suicide Prevention
American Association of Suicidology
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