This bonus episode of Mancy was made possible by mentalhealthyfit.org which is an arts and information project dedicated to unraveling the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this special episode, the roles are reversed and Elle has written the episode while RJ is interviewed. Elle discusses the history of mental health treatment and how magic has been used to address mental health issues. Elle brings up trephination and other archaic forms of mental health treatment. RJ provides his input in the form of funny voices and historical tidbits. Elle recounts the heartbreaking story of Rosemary Kennedy and how she may have played a part in advancing mental healthcare in America. Afterward, Elle shares her personal story of struggling with mental illness. RJ and Elle discuss what role spirituality plays in mental health treatment. How it helps, and how it can go wrong.
