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Psychosis is…
Pathways from surviving adverse experiences to being deemed “psychotic”
Staircase of Oppression in Mental Health
Where do you feel it in your body ?
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Symptoms of depression can be reduced with music therapy
Article at Mentally Healthy about a study from Finland that shows how making music helps alleviate symptoms of depression In Finland, the standard treatment for depression includes medication (antidepressants), 5-6 individual psychotherapy sessions and psychiatric counselling. In the study that was … Continue reading
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a little muppet “therapy” …
Goar: Micro-loans unlock trap of mental illnes
Toronto Star’s Carol Goar on a research project by U of T Rottman School of Manafement and CAMH to create opportunities for people who experience difficulty finding a job once labelled with a mental illness diagnosis – micro loans and business training to … Continue reading
Posted in Emancipate yourself..., Ideas, Learning, mental diversity, mental skillness
Tagged Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, mental health, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
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Rufus May – brain gym
Another of the presenters at the November conference in Toronto. Rufus May takes us through a series of simple exercises we can use to strengthen mind body connection, give ourselves some care and to help ourselves feel more relaxed – and more … Continue reading
Coming Off Psychiatric Medications – Will Hall
.. http://willhall.net/comingoffmeds/ Harm Reduction Guide to Coming off Psychiatric Medications The booklet Harm Reduction Guide to Coming off Psychiatric Medications [ pdf] printer/ paper friendly version… [version for double side printing to make into a booklet]
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Robert Whitaker – Anatomy of An Epidemic – videos
The Book Robert Whitaker is a great writer – the book reads like a gripping detective novel – and a thorough researcher. This book is likely one of the most impressive and important pieces of journalistic research and reporting of our time. … Continue reading
Dr Joanna Moncrieff – The Myth of The Chemical Cure
From BBC (uk) radio 2 Today Programme, 2009 Dr Joanna Moncrieff interview …. Taking a pill to treat depression is widely believed to work by reversing a chemical imbalance. But in this week’s Scrubbing Up health column, Dr Joanna Moncrieff, of … Continue reading
Posted in coming off meds, Healing, medication madness, recovery perspectives
Tagged Health, Mental disorder, Psychiatric medication
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Anti-psychotics shrink brains
In an incredible case of nominative determinism, 2011 brought us evidence that psychiatrists do have powers to shrink brains, and do so regularly… Long term use of antipsychotics leads to reduced brain volumes…. From the … Archives of General Psychiatry, Vol … Continue reading
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Dr. Brian Goldman – Redefining the Practice of Medicine
Doctor Brian Goldman, emergency physician, author and very excellent broadcaster – host of CBCs White Coat Black Art gives a talk – Redefining the Practice of Medicine -at TEDx Toronto 2011 event. “I think we need to do something about a piece of … Continue reading
Jennifer Hudson Sang Again After Hearing Dead Brother’s Voice In Her Head
Jennifer Hudson Sang Again After Hearing Dead Brother’s Voice In Her Head If we hear voices it does not mean that we are are ill or disabled – it simply means that we hear voices. Hearing voices is a normal human experience … Continue reading
Posted in Emancipate yourself..., hearing voices, Ideas, Learning, mental diversity, my story
Tagged attitude, compassion, courage, emancipation, hearing voices, vulnerability
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