Episode 65: History of the Mad Movement

Content Warning: This conversation includes instances of ableism, saneism, racism, involuntary incarceration, and mentions violence against BIPOC, disabled people, and houseless folks. Discretion is advised.
In this episode of You First, co-hosts Keith and Maddie speak with Indigenous activist and disability rights leader Vesper Moore about the Mad Movement, psychiatric survivorship, and envisioning a future of collective care. Vesper, deeply involved in mental health and disability rights activism, discusses their work in altering perceptions and legislation surrounding mental health both nationally and with international bodies. The conversation delves into the history of psychiatric survivor movements, the problematic nature of involuntary commitment, and the importance of community care over institutional care. Moore emphasizes the power of peer support and shares insights into the Kiva Centers, a peer respite group that offers an alternative to traditional psychiatric institutions. Furthermore, Vesper touches on their advocacy work against re-institutionalization and for more humane, community-focused approaches to mental health care, advocating for dialogue and solidarity within the disability rights movements. The episode concludes with a call for comprehensive community support systems and the significant role of peer-led initiatives in transforming mental health care.
Relevant links:
Vesper Moore’s website: bit.ly/4aG6VpE
Bethlem/Bedlem Hospital: bit.ly/49m8Bnp
Lunatics' Friend Society: bit.ly/4aGxzPu
Rusk State Hospital Revolt: bit.ly/43IIzcQ
Drapetomania: bit.ly/4aFSP7P (TH-cam video)
Hiawatha Insane Asylum: bit.ly/43IIENG
Taíno people: on.natgeo.com/...
Kiva Centers: bit.ly/49mEvQv
CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets): bit.ly/43JA1Co
Bandelier National Monument Kivas: bit.ly/43HCWf1
Content Warning: This conversation includes instances of ableism, saneism, racism, involuntary incarceration, and mentions violence against BIPOC, disabled people, and houseless folks. Discretion is advised.
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