Mary Woods
Mary Woods
A Journey Through Madness and Back with Guest Benjamin Boone
A Journey Through Madness and Back with Guest Benjamin Boone
A Journey Through Madness and Back with Guest Benjamin Boone
Monday 10th September 2012
Join Benjamin Boone on 'One Hour AT A Time' as he shares his journey with schizophrenia and strategies for a meaningful life.
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Get the buttons here!Benjamin Boone: Life Beyond Schizophrenia
There is a belief that the poor and disabled don't contribute, that they are not the ones who lead society to progress, but their experience of tragedy in life and the struggle within for love and belonging is an archetype part of the story we all share. This is a sane story, one that should not be excluded. This is the only way to make sense of the human struggle and give meaning to it in mental health.
What happens when a young man is diagnosed with schizophrenia after graduating from college? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', Mary Woods sits down with Benjamin Boone, author of 'Minority of Mind', to unravel his compelling journey through the labyrinth of mental illness. Boone opens up about his descent into darkness and his daily battles to live as a person, not just a diagnosis.
He shares candid insights on family dynamics post-diagnosis, the quality of mental health care, and how he found ways to lead a productive life despite the odds. His story doesn't just stop at personal struggles; it challenges societal views on psychiatric disorders and questions what we define as 'madness'. Boone's willingness to become a 'test subject' for research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts hospitals adds another layer to his extraordinary narrative.
Whether you're grappling with mental health issues yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a heartfelt look at resilience and the quest for a meaningful life.