Salus June 4, 2025

Bill B

Mitch, the thing that intrigues me about catharsis is that it is a term used extensively in mental health. It’s also a term that’s used in spirituality. There is an important relationship between catharsis and conversion. In psychoanalysis, catharsis concerns the transfer of energy systems. So, Mitch, at some point, it would be interesting to look at how catharsis in religion, psychology, and medicine dance together, or don’t they? But we should close our conversation. Gay, your final thoughts?

Gay

This was a great discussion. There are many areas to which we can go, relating the themes we have discussed to healthcare and patient care, and how we all treat patients. And I don’t know where it’ll go from here. One of my philosophies in life concerns conversations and change. You have to make it a conversation before you can hold on to it and expect change. So here we are, making it a conversation. And who knows where it will go in the ether. But I appreciate the support. I appreciate those from other disciplines hearing what I have to say. My reflections come from a 30-year challenge in dealing with people with mental health. So, thank you all.