Shakespeare Lecture Series

This lecture explores the complex portrayals of mental health in the works of William Shakespeare, examining how his characters illuminate contemporary understandings of the mind. From Hamlet's existential dread to Lady Macbeth’s guilt-driven unraveling, Shakespeare offers rich psychological landscapes that resonate with modern discussions around trauma, grief, anxiety, and neurodivergence. Blending literary analysis with historical context and insights from psychology, this session considers how Elizabethan attitudes toward madness intersect with current mental health discourse.