Monthly Archives: May 2012

TVO – Mental Health Matters

Posted on May 7, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

TVO series on mental health culminates with fours shows this week…two taped yesterday at Hart House, U of T. TVO’s The Agenda has been running a regular series on mental heath the last couple of months – we’ve featured  it … Continue reading →

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New name for PTSD could mean less stigma

Posted on May 7, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Article in Washingon Post Fri May 5th about US Army trying to convince the “generals” of the American Psychiatric Association to change the name of PTSD: many troops find the “disorder” label to be disabling, leading to many not seeking help … Continue reading →

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“Antipsychotics made me want to kill myself”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

An article yesterday May 5th on BBC News  at bbc.co.uk/news… The story of one man David Strange’s story , stuggling to balance the benefits and side effects of the medications he takes to manage his difficult experiences . It also shows … Continue reading →

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If you hear a voice inside your head…

Posted on May 6, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

If you hear a voice inside your head telling you not to paint, go ahead and paint. The voice will go away. Vincent Van Gogh man,  could that guy paint…. Related articles Hearing Voices – Religion or Madness? (recoverynetworktoronto.wordpress.com) “60 Minutes” Overtime: … Continue reading →

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hit me with your rhythm stick

Posted on May 5, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

for blockeads the world over In the deserts of Sudan And the gardens of Japan From Milan to Yukatan Every womans, every man Hit me with your rhythm stick Hit me, hit me Je t’adore, ich leibe dich Hit me, … Continue reading →

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Ontario to review how police respond to the mentally ill

Posted on May 4, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

In the Globe and Mail yesterday  – Madeleine Meilleur, the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services steps forward  to take responsibility for reviewing how police respond to calls involving people in mental health distress. This is very welcome – and … Continue reading →

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Psych patients wait 42% longer in ER

Posted on May 3, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Report in FierceHealthcare.com on how patients with [pychiatric emegencies wait 42% longer than other patents The US Study of the experiences of 1,100 patients shows an average wait in the emergency department of 11.5 hours – 42% longer than other … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 2, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

My friend at the very excellent MentalSkillness.com introduces us to her support team . I received  some outstanding support today from my own team. Thanks guys.

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the inexplicable is not a synonym for insane

Posted on May 1, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Excellent opinion piece by Globe and Mail’s   André Picard on the unfolding case of Anders Breivik and how it cuts open the chest cavity of our society to reveal deep assumptions about violence, evil, inexplicable acts of violence and mental illness. And … Continue reading →

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