Racing minds: Rethinking mania, creativity, and the struggle for meaning
Abstract
The author traces the history of the idea of mania, examines the limits of current understandings, and proposes a reframing. Mania may be better understood as an expression of a 'racing brain' - a high-velocity cognitive and emotional style that presents both creative possibilities and serious challenges.
Citation
Maisel, E. (2026). Racing minds: Rethinking mania, creativity, and the struggle for meaning, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, 26 (3), pp. 53-63.