'Mad', Mad studies and advancing inclusive resistance. Issue 8 (13th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Beresford, Peter
• Is Part Of: Disability & society. Volume 35:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 1337
• Page End: 1342
• Publication Date: 2020-09-13
• Subjects: Mad -- Mad studies -- demedicalising -- mental illness -- terminology -- survivor-led -- addressing diversity; People with disabilities -- Periodicals; People with disabilities -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Special education -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 362.4
• DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2019.1692168
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0968-7599

Abstract

Abstract: 'Mad' is a contentious term with which many service users/survivors feel uncomfortable. Yet it is the framework for a major new user-led challenge to bio-medical thinking about distress – Mad Studies – which is coming in for criticism for this and other identified shortcomings. Why has it adopted this controversial, conflict-ridden title? This article will explore current criticisms and raise the question of what Mad Studies' strategy should be to address them for the future?