Career and work
Maxwell originally trained and worked as an actor. After returning to work following a period of illness, she began writing about her experiences; a monologue developed into a one-person stage show and eventually into a series of theatrical keynotes. [1]
Since 2002, she has written and performed theatrical keynotes and workshops for conferences, workplaces and community audiences internationally. Her works include Crazy for Life, Funny You Don’t Look Crazy and That’s Just Crazy Talk. [2]
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Victoria Maxwell“About Victoria Maxwell” First-person biography covering her Bipolar I disorder diagnosis, psychosis, psychiatric hospitalizations, acceptance of the diagnosis, recovery and daily management strategies.
CREST.BD“Victoria Maxwell” Professional biography covering her work as an actor, playwright and mental-health speaker and her theatrical keynotes since 2002.
CNN“Turning Points: Victoria Maxwell” Interview segment covering psychosis, the process of finding effective medication and Maxwell’s perspective on psychiatric medication.
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CREST.BD“Stigma — That’s Just Crazy Talk” Research summary describing Maxwell’s theatrical anti-stigma intervention and findings from its evaluation.
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