Mad in America

Robert worked as a newspaper reporter for a number of years, covering medicine and science. He is the author of two books about psychiatry, Mad in America and Anatomy of an Epidemic, and co-author of a third, Psychiatry Under the Influence.

Kermit is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist trained in dialogical therapies and has extensive experience working with people in psychotic states. He served as Mad in America's editor (2012 - 2014). He also facilitates the MIA US/Canada Parent Support Group.

Louisa is a licensed family therapist, longtime meditator, and social justice activist. Having lived experience with a beloved family member, she became a Mad in America board member and facilitates its US/Canada Parent Support Group.

Olga Runciman is the only psychologist in private practice in Denmark to specialize in extreme states (psychosis). She is an international trainer and speaker, writer, campaigner, and artist. She is a co-founder of the Danish Hearing Voices Network and the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal.

An Art Historian and a nature lover, Claudia firmly believes in the healing power of beauty and kindness. She is certified by the Open Dialogue UK Foundation Training (2020) and by the National Empowerment Center in eCPR (2021). Claudia is a founding member of the JAEC Foundation, based in Switzerland, and the Asociación JAEC, based in Spain.

Justin is the lead research news editor for Mad in America. He completed his doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Peter comes from a background in the humanities. Before earning a graduate degree in psychology, he studied English, philosophy, and art.

Emmeline is a longtime activist, artist and psychiatric survivor whose experiences with psychiatry started as a foster child.

Steve is a mental health professional, advocate and author who has worked for over 30 years in social services.

Zenobia is a critical-liberation psychologist and psychology professor who received her doctorate from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Bernalyn is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Research Training in Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses at UCLA.

Jessica is a doctoral student in the Counseling and School Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Tim is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Landmark College in southern Vermont.

Micah is part-time faculty in psychology at Point Park University.

Ayurdhi is assistant professor of psychology at Mount Mary University.

Ashley Bobak is a licensed psychologist and earned her doctoral degree in Clinical-Community Psychology from Point Park University.

Po is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at University of Massachusetts in Boston.

Madison is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology PhD program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

José is an instructor and qualitative researcher who received his doctorate from Duquesne University.

Ana is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health.

Samantha has a background in philosophy, bioethics, and social justice.

Javier is a graduate student-trainee in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at UMass Boston.

Karin Jervert is a fine artist, poet, writer, and psychiatric survivor labeled Bipolar at 21. Her work explores empathy, identity and the power of expression to transform trauma, particularly the types of trauma inflicted by the psychiatric industry. Her study of Buddhism and improvisational comedy find their way into her work as well.

Richard teaches psychology at West Georgia Technical College and is studying to receive a PhD in consciousness and society from the University of West Georgia.

Liam is studying to complete his master’s degree in animal studies at New York University.

Álvaro is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston and has an MSW from Columbia University.

Julia is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, studying the social and contextual factors that shape youth mental health and pathways to care.

Tsotso is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Woanjun is pursuing his master's degree in counseling at Northwestern University after graduating from Bard College in 2020 with a degree in psychology.

Dr. Kevin Gallagher is currently an Adjunct Professor of Psychology Point Park University, in Pittsburgh, PA, focusing on Critical Psychology.

Tiffani is a doctoral student and researcher in the Sociology department at Northeastern University - Boston.

Fursan is a medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL.

Kelli has two Master’s degrees, in Criminal Justice and Sociology. In 2024, Kelli was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and a Kentucky Colonel designation for her demonstrated contributions to academia, her community, and professionally.

Ally is pursuing a master's in interdisciplinary studies through New York University's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement.

Zoe Cunniffe is a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College interested in medical anthropology and healthcare reform. She writes a Substack newsletter, Reality Tunnels, about the ways perception, culture, and biology shape our individual realities.

Shirin is a doctoral student researching the intersection of psychiatry, patient experience, and human-centered computing.

Laura López-Aybar is a critical psychology psychiatric survivor, researcher, and professor with a PhD from Adelphi University. Her work is propelled by a critical, decolonial, and feminist perspective on psychology.

Kelly has a background in Biocultural anthropology and Integrated Therapeutic Practices. She is a Psychology student pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University.

Jessie Drouin is an advocate, activist, mentor, and coach who brings passion, lived experience, and empathy to the forefront of her mental health work.

Joseph is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology PsyD program at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

Abby Cartus is a statistician and epidemiologist who received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.