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The Many Effects of “Mental Health” Oppression


“Mental health” oppression has made us afraid of or embarrassed about feeling deeply. It has made us afraid to have new thoughts, to stand up for ourselves, to be creative, to express unpopular viewpoints, to connect closely with people different from ourselves, and more.


Janet Foner


Former International Liberation Reference
Person for “Mental Health” Liberation


(Janet died in July 2019)


Reprinted from the Sustaining All Life handout
The Climate Crisis and Mental Health Oppression

(Present Time 201, October 2020)

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