Feminist mental health activism in England c. 1968–95.

This article examines Kate Mahoney's exploration of feminist mental health activism in England from approximately 1968 to 1995, highlighting its evolution within the broader women's health movement. Mahoney traces two generations of activism: an earlier, more radical political phase focused on consciousness-raising and anti-psychiatry critiques, and a later phase emphasizing the provision of mental health services to underserved women, which she argues remained inherently political. The study discusses key developments such as feminist therapy practices, the role of self-help groups, and the shift toward community-based mental health advocacy, while also addressing the exclusion of women of color and those with severe mental health issues. Mahoney's work situates feminist mental health activism as a dynamic intersection of personal experience and political change, relevant to both feminist scholars and mental health advocates.