What is 'mental illness'? Does it transcend the physical? How should it be treated? With more people than ever on anti-depressants, is it finally time to radically shift our understanding of mental illness? Join groundbreaking clinical psychologist Lucy Johnstone as she explores the many common misconceptions that we have about mental health.
Part 1 – Mental Health – how are we getting it wrong?
From the prescription of anti-depressants to the flaws in modern diagnoses, Johnstone explores the 'mental illness' crisis and why there is an urgent need to reshape our understanding of mental health.
Part 2 – Mental Health – what can we do differently?
Where do we go next? Gathering together insights over a 30 year career, Johnstone outlines why we must move towards a non-medical understanding of emotional suffering.