The intrinsic tension between articulating one's medical condition and explaining it: A commentary on An Unquiet Mind

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

Abstract

Kay Redfield Jamison, an author, clinical psychologist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, grapples with bipolar disorder — shaping her professional focus. She dealt with manic­depressive disorder as a professor of psychiatry and a successful medical professional. What was that experience like? In her memoir, An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness, she navigates the inherent conflict of explaining her own condition while delving into the discomfort of taking, as well as being on different, “sides”. Through a close reading of select chapters, this paper explores the nuanced approach needed to understand the complexity of human experiences and perspectives amidst the challenges of mental illness.

First Page

231

Last Page

232

DOI

10.20529/IJME.2025.021

Publication Date

7-1-2025

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