Monthly Archives: April 2013

zombie – the cranberries


In your head, in your head they’re still fighting, With their tanks and their bombs, And their bombs and their guns. In your head, in your head, they are dying…     “Zombie” Another head hangs lowly, Child is slowly … Continue reading

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85 CTOs – the cost in human rights of reducing hospital readmissions by 1


An independent meta study by the Cochrane Collaboration concluded that it takes: 85 people having their rights removed and recieving compulsory psychiatric “treatment” under a CTO to achieve a single reduction in hospital readmissions…. 235 people being placed under compulsory chemical … Continue reading

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The evidence is crystal clear – CTOs don’t work


Article in UK Independent newspaper with the psychiatrist who first championed their use and advised UK Govt on the introduction of Community Treatment Orders.   Prof Tom Burns, head of Social Psychiatry at Oxford University now says that following a … Continue reading

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there is nothing to admit – the Mark Inside


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just like honey – jesus and mary chain


Listen to the girl As she takes on half the world . . . . Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Mary Chain Listen to the girl As she takes on half the world Moving up and so alive … Continue reading

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Drug sales reps skip the side effects – D’oh!


An article in Globe and Mail, Wed 10 Apr, reporting the results of a survey of Doctors in three countries including Canada that reveals just how much drug company reps skip out information about side effects when telling your doctor about … Continue reading

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bullying sucks – day of pink – 10 April 2013


Pinktastic pinkathon! Get cher pink on and make a stand against bullying – today and everyday. Rick Mercer wants you to join him in wearing pink today 10 April 2013 . . . . . . Rick Mercer wants you … Continue reading

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hearing voices – worker training 31st May 2013


Two new opportunities to participate in this unique and highly-rated training workshop for workers. “Totally Awesome” “Awesome workshop – learned a lot, very insightful” “Great training – will definitely inform my work with youth.” . .Friday May 31st    Fee … Continue reading

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cake! – second wednesday – 10 april 2013


secondwednesday meets the second wednesday of each month d’oh!   630pm to 830pm 46 Delaware Ave we are a community of learning focussed on supporting each other in learning to live in wellness if you want someone to recover for you, … Continue reading

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All writers hear voices – Ray Bradbury


Toronto City Library ‘s One Book Club is currently featuring author  Ray Bradbury,  inviting you to read his book Farenheit 451 and to participate in activities around the city. [see link below] . .. Keep Toronto reading festival |One Book … Continue reading

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