Periagoge
Scenario

When mental health professionals pathologize your response to oppression

My therapist keeps suggesting that my depression would improve if I just 'accepted' my disability, but I don't think being angry about discrimination is pathological.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The person meant to support your wellbeing is reframing your legitimate anger about injustice as a personal failing.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.