Named, Shamed and Blamed

Once an individual is formally diagnosed with a mental health condition such as bipolar or depression they enter into a period of disorientation - in which they are unsure of their social standing, relationship with God, self and their community. This period of disorientation is the place in which stigma is rooted and flourishes. Taking liberation theology as a lens in order to understand this phenomena of stigma, Named, Shamed and Blamed explores oppression, injustice and poverty drawn from the lived experience of Christians diagnosed with bipolar disorder and provides rich theological and biblical reflection upon these constructs and what they mean in practice, not only for those with the disorder, but for others facing mental health challenges and suffering stigma as a result.