Marxism and mental health (audio)

Monday, 30 September 2013, 12:22 pm
Article: Fightback

Marxism and mental health (audio)

September 27, 2013

Fightback’s Polly Peek recently spoke on the topic of Marxism and mental health in Christchurch.

Capitalism functions in such a way that people impacted by mental illness are often lacking the health services needed, and face discrimination in employment and stigmatisation in wider society.

Downloadable MP3 available here.

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