Crazy Quote by Susanna Kaysen
“Lunatics are similar to designated hitters. Often an entire family is crazy, but since an entire family can't go into the hospital, one person is designated as crazy and goes inside. Then, depending on how the rest of the family is feeling that person is kept inside or snatched out, to prove something about the family's mental health.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, 1993
Compares family mental health labeling to sports designations, highlighting selective stigma.
In simple terms: Family mental health labeling is selective.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unfair labeling.
Themes
mental health
family dynamics
stigma
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
analytical
advice
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- family gatherings
- healthcare decisions
Key Concepts
labeling
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling affect family members?
- Can stigma be reduced?
A Different Perspective
Labeling can oversimplify complex issues.
