I am here to tell the story of the “other”. It begins with understanding the imperative of diversity. Through communication and collaboration, particularly during crisis, Dr. Renée Hetherington writes to create an innovative community. One that feeds our courage, stimulates our creativity, and challenges us to create positive change together.

Renée Hetherington in the field
Photo by Robert I. Thompson

Renée’s work focuses on critical issues facing humanity: climate change, human evolution, conflict, mental illness and psychiatric health, women’s rights, indigenous rights, and the survival of humanity. She writes to value diversity, give voice to the “othered”, and illuminate dehumanization with the objective of stimulating innovative ways to influence positive human change.

No one theory is ever entirely correct, no one human wholly perfect, and no one species forever dominant.

New book

What Happened to Gladys?


A memoir combining the history of psychiatry in Canada with Renée’s deeply personal experience of her mother’s troubled life. Currently with publishers for review.

The published books

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