Dr Samara Linton (she/her) is an award-winning writer, editor, and former NHS doctor whose work has consistently explored the intersections of mental health, race, and society. Her works include The Colour of Madness: Mental Health and Race in Technicolour (2022, Bluebird) and Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography (2020, Biteback Publishing), which earned recognition from The Guardian and Waterstones as one of the best politics books of the year.
Beyond books, her work spans journalism, research, and media production. Her bylines appear across major platforms, including the BBC, The Guardian, The Metro, Women’s Health Magazine, Huffington Post UK, New Economics, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the British Medical Journal, where she has consistently challenged mainstream narratives around mental health, race, and social justice.
In 2019, Samara’s talent for storytelling led her to the BBC, where she was one of six individuals selected for their prestigious Production Trainee Scheme. At the BBC, she honed her skills in the Audio Science Unit, contributing as an assistant producer to several programmes on BBC World Service and Radio 4. Her current audio production work includes What’s Up Docs?, one of the BBC’s top five podcasts, and Complex with Kimberley Wilson.
Samara is a University of Cambridge and University College London alumna. She recently completed a Master’s degree in Health Humanities, achieving a distinction and a place on the Dean’s List for her work exploring the intricate connections between health, society, and culture.
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