Welcome to Mad in Canada!

A catalyst for rethinking psychiatric care, scientific research
and social justice across Canada.

Mad in Canada is one of a growing group of Mad in America’s Mad in the World Network.

We believe the current paradigm of mental health care has failed our society and that scientific research, as well as the lived experience of those who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, calls for profound change.

Mad in Canada is dedicated to providing a forum for progressive writing which reconsiders the public discourse on mental health in Canada.

CALLING ALL PEOPLE LIVING IN CANADA WHO HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED AN ANTIDEPRESSANT!

Mad in Canada has created a short survey aimed at shedding light on the informed consent process experienced by adults who are living in Canada, and who have been prescribed antidepressants at some point in their life. Our survey is not about whether people should or should not take antidepressants. It’s about what people are being told about the potential effects of antidepressants, when they are prescribed.

Take the survey here!

Mad in the World

The VA’s New Prescribing Safety Reforms Are a Start – Here’s What’s Still Missing

Derek Blumke - 29/09/2026

On Monday, September 28, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins announced actions the VA will take to address mental health prescribing safety issues outlined in a joint letter to Congress and the VA Secretary by more than 30 national veterans organizations in April. The letter was inspired by nearly 20 VA Office […] The post The VA’s New Prescribing Safety Reforms Are a Start – Here’s What’s Still Missing appeared first on [...]

Alhaisista ennakko-odotuksista johtuva asenteellisuus: kyvykkyyden vähättely psykiatriassa

Mad in the World - 29/09/2026

Artikkeli on julkaistu alun perin Mad in America-sivustolla 27.8.2026. Alkuperäinen englanninkielinen kirjoitus on luettavissa täältä. Kirjoittanut: Alexandra R. Martin Kääntänyt: Miro Sulkumäki Loisteputkivalot pitivät matalaa huminaa, kun kävelin edestakaisin pitkin suljetun osaston käytäviä Pohjois-Massachusettsissa. Monien muiden potilaiden kasvot heijastelivat samaa kaiken nielevää, kauheaa tyhjyyttä, jota itse tunsin. Oli joulukuun loppupuoli, ja joulu lähestyi nopeasti: […] Artikkeli Alhaisista ennakko-odotuksista johtuva asenteellisuus: kyvykkyyden vähättely psykiatriassa julkaistiin ensimmäisen kerran Mad In Finland - Hulluna Suomessa.

An die wenigen Psychiater:innen, die noch an EKT glauben: Wir sehen uns vor Gericht

John Read - 29/09/2026

Anmerkung der Redaktion: Dieser Artikel erschien zuerst auf unserer Partnerseite Mad in America am 26.08.2026. Bei der Elektrokonvulsionstherapie (EKT), manchmal auch als Elektroschock bezeichnet, wird dem Gehirn ein ausreichend starker elektrischer Stromstoß verabreicht, um einen Krampfanfall auszulösen. Sie wird unter Vollnarkose durchgeführt, in der Regel sechs- bis zwölfmal über mehrere Wochen hinweg. Jährlich erhalten etwa […]

Mad in the World Newsletter

Articles

A Tapering Success Story with Lauren

MIC - 13/06/2026 0

This is a success story Of coming off antidepressants - enduring severe withdrawal - and reclaiming life. By Dr. Anders Sørensen, originally posted to his Substack, Crossing...

Keep on keeping on: The joys of solidarity

Irit Shimrat - 05/06/2026 0

Irit Shimrat was a keynote speaker at the Mad Pasts, Mad Presence conference put on by Andrea White at the University of Victoria in...

CALLING ALL PEOPLE LIVING IN CANADA WHO HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED AN ANTIDEPRESSANT!

MIC - 21/05/2026 0

Have you ever been prescribed an antidepressant? And, are you an adult, who lives in Canada? If so, we want to hear from you! Between 2020 and...

What is “Psychosis”? A Hypothesis and Psycho-social Implications of the Condition

MIC - 18/01/2026 2

The author has asked to remain anonymous and has asked readers to please note, this article is not advice. There are different hypotheses about what...

Review of “Beyond Reason. Chronicle of a personal experience of madness”

Alan Robinson - 16/08/2024 1

This book review is reprinted from Mad in Argentina. ‘Beyond reason’, with a foreword by RD Laing, was published in 1964 and describes the...

THIS WEEKEND! Neuroplasticity: A Path for Healing from Protracted Withdrawal Symptoms

MIC - 12/08/2024 1

From Mad in America - this Weekend! A panel on recovering from protracted psychiatric drug withdrawal using neuroplasticity, featuring inspiring stories and useful strategies. Saturday August...

Stop the madness! An indictment against the abuses in Belgian and Dutch psychiatry

MIC - 11/08/2024 0

Published by Mad in the Netherlands Brenda Froyen is an author, teacher and mental health activist. After two very traumatic experiences of isolation and restraint...

Part 4 Neurodiversity: New paradigm or Trojan Horse?

MIC - 11/08/2024 0

This is Part 4 of the four-part series on neurodiversity that is being jointly published by Mad in America and Mad in the UK....

Part 3: Neuro-authenticity, neuro-identities, and the neuro-industry

MIC - 31/07/2024 0

This is Part 3 of the four-part series on neurodiversity that is being jointly published by Mad in America and Mad in the UK....

ECT Survey – Open until end of September!

MIC - 31/07/2024 0

The ECT Survey Opportunity is available until the end of September! ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY (ECT) RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL ONLINE SURVEY If you are at least 18...

Part 2: Are we all neurodivergent nowadays?

MIC - 28/07/2024 0

This is Part 2 of the four-part series on neurodiversity that is being jointly published by Mad in America and Mad in the UK....

Part 1: Neurodiversity—What Exactly Does It Mean?

MIC - 17/07/2024 1

Mad in America and Mad in the UK are jointly publishing a four-part series on neurodiversity over the next four weeks. The series was...

BLOGS

Essays from a diverse selection of writers, which aim to change the professional and public discourse about emotional distress and unusual experiences.