Sera Davidow, Author at Mad In America

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Tangible Intangibilities: Sera writes here to share her thoughts on how the language we choose and our apparent need to concretize the inherently complex is leading to violations of rights and humanity on a daily basis.

Suicide & Candy Corn: The Utility and Challenges of Risk Assessments

Sera Davidow - June 21, 2020

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We Must Not Be Silent On George Floyd & Systemic Racism.

Sera Davidow - June 9, 2020

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Should You Ever Ask Someone “Are You Suicidal?”

Sera Davidow - May 26, 2020

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What COVID-19 Has to Teach Us About Psychiatric Oppression

Sera Davidow - May 19, 2020

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Power Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry

Sera Davidow - January 11, 2020

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No Graphic Detail: The Injustice of Being Silenced

Sera Davidow - August 12, 2019

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The Pill Shaming Phenomenon: What’s It Really About?

Sera Davidow & Caroline Mazel-Carlton - June 26, 2019

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When ‘For Your Own Good’ Actually Means ‘For My Own Good’

Sera Davidow - June 4, 2019

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Recovery Porn: Tell Me Your Story, I’ll Tell You Your Value

Sera Davidow - March 17, 2019

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ASIST Suicide Prevention Training: “Safe” for Who?

Sera Davidow - February 5, 2019

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“Not all NAMIs!”: Why Even the Best Local NAMI Chapter is Still a Problem

Sera Davidow - January 25, 2019

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On Voice Hearing Simulations: Why They Should Be (Mostly) Banned

Sera Davidow - December 26, 2018

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The Language of Internalized Oppression

Sera Davidow - November 1, 2018

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55 Steps to Informed Consent

Sera Davidow - October 17, 2018

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Suicidal Tendencies, Part III: So, When Do I Get to Call the Cops?

Sera Davidow - August 8, 2018

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Dear Roseanne, The Blood is At Your Doorstep

Sera Davidow - June 4, 2018

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Suicidal Tendencies, Part II: The Real ‘Stigma’ of Suicide

Sera Davidow - March 2, 2018

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Painted Boxes: Death of an Activist

Sera Davidow - January 23, 2018

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So, You Still Say Trump is Crazy?

Sera Davidow - August 31, 2017

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Hearing Voices in the USA

Sera Davidow - July 13, 2017

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Killjoy: The Story of a Misguided ‘Mental Health’ Bot

Sera Davidow - June 8, 2017

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Back to Basics: What’s Wrong with NAMI

Sera Davidow - May 26, 2017

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Smash the Blue Lights: Autism Speaks is a ‘Danger to Self and Others’

Sera Davidow - May 13, 2017

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The Downfall of Peer Support: MHA & National Certification

Sera Davidow - April 18, 2017

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Dear Boston Globe, Part VI: Congratulations. Bad Things Happen.

Sera Davidow - April 9, 2017

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