Monthly Archives: August 2013

psych meds and drugs – some straight talk

Posted on August 14, 2013 by dave umbongo

So much talk about mental health  is really just talk about about drugs. on meds                         v       off meds  meds as magical cure  v     … Continue reading →

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are you for real?

Posted on August 13, 2013 by dave umbongo

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I can do anything good …

Posted on August 12, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

I can do anything good Need a way to coach yourself into gear ? Try this for an affirmation… . Jessica’s affirmation Now, my whole house, is great. I can do anything good. I like my school I like anything I like … Continue reading →

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Giant Steps – John Coltrane

Posted on August 11, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

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F#ckin’ Perfect – P!nk

Posted on August 10, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Made a wrong turn, Once or twice Dug my way out, Blood and fire Bad decisions, That’s alright Welcome to my silly life. change the voices in your head make them like you instead     Fuckin Perfect – P!nk … Continue reading →

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The Voices in my head – Eleanor Longden

Posted on August 9, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Eleanor Longden’s inspiring talk that she delivered in March at TED 2013. Related articles TED: Eleanor Longden: The voices inside my head – Eleanor Longden (2013) (ted.com) Treating the diagnosis rather than the individual: A look at the increase in … Continue reading →

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make some noise !!!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by dave umbongo

   

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hospital can’t force anti-psychotic drug on patient – Ontario Appeal Court Ruling

Posted on August 6, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

In an important  ruling that took three-and-a-half years and that went almost unreported in media – thank you National Post – the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled last week, making it clear that doctors and hospitals cannot ignore the rights … Continue reading →

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DSM-5 and The Crisis in Psychiatry – Philip Thomas

Posted on August 5, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

We are delighted today to be able to share the text and slides from the talk given by Phil Thomas at  Now We’re all Crazy- What’s Next? on Mon 8th July as part of Mad Pride Toronto 2013. Phil Thomas … Continue reading →

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Whatever doesn’t kill you can still leave you crippled – The Mark Inside

Posted on August 4, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Either way it is just how it is Try to look past the piss and shit And see the sun where it does shine Hiding behind the blinking skyline alright Pieces on the board inside the universal gist of it … Continue reading →

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