Diagnosed

Diagnosed is a raw and deeply personal journey

through the corridors of the human mind.

In this powerful collection, Mervin Scott lays bare

the silent battles of mental health, the weight of social

expectations, the sting of rejection, and the fragile

hope that keeps us moving forward.

With unflinching honesty, each poem confronts the

realities of isolation, love, identity, and survival in a

world that often values image over authenticity.

From the quiet grief of absent fathers to the daily grind

of low-paid work, from the inner chaos of depression

to moments of spiritual reckoning, Scott’s voice is as

vulnerable as it is resilient.

Accompanied by Scott’s own evocative abstract

illustrations, Diagnosed becomes an even more

immersive experience—where word and image

together reflect the complexity of emotional and

psychological landscapes.

Diagnosed is not just a chronicle of pain—it’s a

testament to endurance. These poems do not offer

easy answers. Instead, they offer truth, courage,

and a defiant refusal to surrender.