Lisa Capps

About the Author

Lisa Capps is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges the fields of linguistics, psychology, and narrative studies, offering profound insights into how language shapes human experiences of emotion and disorder. With a PhD in linguistics, she has dedicated her career to examining the discursive construction of mental health issues, revealing the intricate ways societal narratives influence personal realities. Her seminal book, Constructing Panic: The Discourse of Agoraphobia, meticulously analyzes the language surrounding agoraphobia, challenging conventional understandings and advocating for a more nuanced, empathetic approach to psychological discourse. Capps's research has been widely influential in academic circles, inspiring interdisciplinary dialogues on health, identity, and communication. Beyond academia, she contributes to public understanding through lectures and essays, emphasizing the power of words in healing and stigma reduction. Her thoughtful, evidence-based writing continues to illuminate the hidden structures of everyday language.