Lived Experience Power is a landmark work that captures the heart and evolution of the global mental health lived experience movement. As a historical document and a visionary guide, this book highlights the key principles, themes, and transformative initiatives that have shaped lived experience advocacy worldwide. From the rise of consumer-led change and peer-led alternatives to traditional psychiatry, to anti-stigma campaigns, leadership development, and the academic grounding of Mad Studies, Lived Experience Power offers a comprehensive exploration of how people with lived and living experience are reshaping mental health systems, narratives, and structures.
Designed for academics, policymakers, advocates, and those with lived experience alike, this book maps out critical global initiatives. It provides a powerful call to action, proposing a collective structure to unify and advance the international lived experience movement. Whether new to or deeply embedded in the movement, Lived Experience Power is an essential resource and roadmap for anyone committed to mental health transformation led by those who know it from the inside out.
