VIMHS
VIMHS
Exploring transgender creativity and mental health
Exploring transgender creativity and mental health
Exploring transgender creativity and mental health
Saturday 2nd July 2022
Lucas Crawford explores transgender creativity and mental health, highlighting historical contexts and the role of creative writing in psychiatric care.
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Get the buttons here!Transgender Creativity: Lucas Crawford on Mental Health and Innovation
Anything to do with, like suffering, happiness, adapting, resilience, we like to say you know anything that has to do with trans mental health, that I'll word that differently, trans wellness or trans thriving.
Have you ever wondered how creativity can intersect with mental health, especially within the transgender community? In this thought-provoking episode of People First Radio, Lucas Crawford, the new Canada Research Chair in Transgender Creativity and Mental Health, shares his insights. Crawford, a professor at the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus, brings a fresh perspective to the often stigmatized conversation about transgender mental health. He discusses his role in promoting innovative scholarship and excellence in this field.
The episode dives into the historical context of trans mental health and the ongoing debate around pathologization versus depathologization. One of the highlights is Crawford's advocacy for creative writing classes in psychiatric wards, which he believes play a crucial role in mental wellness. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Crawford encourages listeners to engage with diverse viewpoints and reflect on their own understanding of trans mental health.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, mental health, and transgender issues.