ARTICLES, RESOURCES, & DISCUSSION
At RadicalTherapyCollective, we believe that topics related to diverse populations should be discussed more. This normalizes the experiences of those who are often silenced, or considered too "taboo" to talk about. Here are some articles and summaries worth reading. Tap in!
Narrative Psychology & Epistemological Experiences
Kimberlé Crenshaw highlights how narrative psychology intersects with epistemological experiences by highlighting the influence of storytelling in vocalizing marginalized perspectives, particularly through initiatives like #SayHerName (Schnall, 2023). Crenshaw’s efforts underscore that the stories we tell—and whose stories are heard—foster a collective understanding of knowledge and justice for underserved populations. This aligns with narrative psychology’s theory that focuses on how individuals make powerful meaning through their stories. By framing one's lived experiences as legitimate sources of knowledge, Crenshaw’s intersectional approach reshapes how we come to "know" and empathize with one's realities that are different from our own (Schnall, 2023).
Neurodivergence & Mental Health
A 2025 study by Kroll et al. in Frontiers in Psychology found that neurodivergent individuals, particularly those who also identify as BIPOC LGBTQ+, experience significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to their neurotypical counterparts. The study highlights that these mental health disparities are not solely due to being neurodivergent but are rather influenced by compounding factors, such as their marginalized identities and systemic barriers to effective care. The research advocates for an affirming and intersectional approach to mental health services, recognizing that societal structures and a lack of accommodations contribute to the subjective well-being and distress experienced by neurodivergent individuals (Kroll et al., 2025).
Disability Politics & Mental Health
It is common for people with visible/invisible disabilities and illnesses to encounter barriers to political engagement, including involvement in social movements. Traditional ideas of "biographical availability"—the belief that personal limitations restrict political participation—are questioned by a 2022 study published in Social Science & Medicine, which introduces the idea of "movement accessibility." This concept emphasizes how environmental and institutional obstacles, rather than personal constraints, frequently prevent persons with mental health disorders and disabilities from participating in activism. This article's data analysis focuses on making social movement settings more welcoming to encourage greater involvement from underrepresented groups (Muñoz, 2022).
Sex Tourism and Self-Preservation
Sex tourism, frequently linked to transactional intimate relationships, involves intricate emotional dynamics that affect the psychological well-being of sex workers. A 2020 study in Tourism Management examines how sex tourism may function as a compensatory behavior in reaction to dating culture and capitalism, indicating that individuals might partake in these activities as a means of self-preservation to address perceived inadequacies in their environmental settings. The research demonstrates that these behaviors are shaped by multiple factors, including social and environmental inequities. Therefore, this article underscores the necessity for nuanced understandings of the motivations that fuel the sex tourism industry (Wu et al., 2020).