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Episode 156: Alienation - Capitalism, Mental Health, and the Path to Liberation
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Episode 156: Alienation - Capitalism, Mental Health, and the Path to Liberation

“Today’s episode explores how alienation under capitalism significantly impacts mental health. It argues that societal structures, rather than individual failings, cause widespread distress. Drawing from Marxist, Maoist, Pan-Africanist, and other critical theories, the author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, examines how systemic oppression contributes to mental health struggles. They interweave personal experiences as an autistic and trans person to illustrate this point. Dr. Hoerricks emphasises that individual treatments are insufficient; true healing requires collective action and dismantling the exploitative systems that perpetuate suffering. They advocate for building alternative support systems grounded in solidarity and cultural reclamation, promoting joy and hope as forms of resistance.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/alienation-and-mental-health-how

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