Knowing Our ‘Mad’ Ancestors: Why It’s Time to Look Again at Mental Illness in History
“Can Joan be a heroine who, perhaps, also experienced hallucinations? I am trying to move towards a place where mental illness doesn’t fundamentally change her story to the point of delegitimising her successes or struggles. Can we accept that someone with mental illness might also be a competent hero?”
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The Correspondent
Published: Jul 6, 2020