Pittsburgh Radical Mental Health

We Elevate The Voices of People with Lived Experience of Mental Illness and Madness in the Greater Pittsburgh Area

Radical Mental Health Series

Monthly workshops focusing on a social justice perspective of mental illness

Mental Health Cafe

A monthly mutual-aid group for open conversations on our mental health

Anonymous Open Mic

An open mic where people can share their stories anonymously or publicly on stage

The Mental Illness Spotlight

A podcast featuring local activists doing radical, innovative work in mental health

Radical MH Reading Group

A monthly, informal discussion group to learn about and discuss radical mental health

Upcoming Events

Join us for our Upcoming Events in the Pittsburgh Area!
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Radical Mental Health Reading Group

Monday, May 13th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Bantha Tea Bar

The Radical Mental Health Reading Group is a monthly informal discussion on different texts in radical mental health.
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Carceral Ableism: The Crux of Mass Incarceration with Dustin Gibson

Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00-8:00pm at Carnegie Library - Hill District

This workshop will illuminate the inextricable links between ableism and racism by uncovering a history of violence towards Disabled people, including multiple forms of incarceration and the disablement of low/no income communities.

Meet Our Team

Several Crazy People, Dedicated to Shouting Loudly About Radical Mental Health
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ALYSSA CYPHER

Executive Director

As a "Professional Crazy Person," Alyssa has made it her mission in life to start conversations about radical mental health as much as possible.

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SHAUN HARTLEY

Lead Team Member and Editor

Shaun is a man of few words and short bios.

AMILIA ARNOLD

AMILIA ARNOLD

Lead Team Member and Media Cinematographer

Amilia is a mish mash of what the heck, oh my god, and why would you do that.

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KATE LANGFORD

Team Member

Kate has followed the interviews from Inside Our Minds from its start and is excited to have the opportunity to have an active part on the team.