Welcome to Mad Topics!
Welcome to Mad Topics, the home of praxis, research, resources, and more related to mental health literacy, with a focus on sharing the lived experiences of Mad persons. The term "Mad Topics" was created by Dr. Kinsey Simone to represent action research and praxis within the context of "Mad Studies," or a research field which examines the lived experiences of people who would have previously been termed "Mad," such as those with mental disorders or disabilities (International Mad Studies Journal, 2023). Use the below links to find everything Mad!
04/05/2025 at 03:00 PM05:00 PM
Join us for the 2025 Mad Topics Panel Symposium, where experts and individuals with lived experiences will discuss General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and depression in education. Arrive early for a pre-tabling event featuring mental health organizations and resource centers before the panel begins at 3:00 PM CST.
Upcoming Events
Additional Mad Topics Information
» 2024 Mad Topics: OCD & ADHD
» 2025 Mad Topics: Anxiety & Depression
» Meet the Founder, Dr. Kinsey Simone
» Mad Topics: Extra Resources
» Get Involved: Student Worker & Service Hours
» View the Lending Library Flyer
Talking about mental health can sometimes be uncomfortable. We have mental health professionals at all Mad Topics events who are available to direct attendees to supportive resources. Virtual attendees and readers at any point can call the TN Tech Center for Counseling and Mental Wellness at 931-372-3331 or the Eagle Eye After Hours Crisis Hotline at 855-206-8997.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS
Did you know?
- Some courses offer students extra credit for attending Mad Topics!
- Educators can receive Professional Development Hours for attending Mad Topics!
- Licensed mental health professionals should determine whether this panel is suitable for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) hours for their division, as per Board of Psychology requirements. Mad Topics symposia aligns with requirements for a professional workshop (see 1180-01-.08, 2.C.2.) and/or academic preparation (see 1180-01-.08, 2.D.ii), and could also pertain to cultural diversity due to discussion of disability stigmas (see 1180-01.-08, 1.d.). It is up to each licensed professional to determine the merit of this event for their specific CE requirements.
To learn more about extra credit, PD, and/or CEU opportunities, email madtopics@tntech.edu. Information is also available at all Mad Topics events and on Mad Topics programs.
