Category Archives: Crazy World

The first task of the doctor is political


The first task of the doctor is political:
the struggle against disease must begin with a war against bad government.
- Michel Foucault
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skin I’m in – Cameo


Who’s this face in the mirror that I see Sometimes confused by the double standards of society And maybe I’m wrong about the way I feel But then will somebody tell me what is really real Cameo – The Skin … Continue reading

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@MentalHealthCop under restraint


Michael Brown is an experienced, senior and intelligent and sensitive police officer. And yes, he’s for real . Having been frustrated at is own experiences  encountering people in the kind difficulties – of the kind that get called “mental illness” … Continue reading

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if it’s forced it’s not treatment


How do we force someone to heal? How can we make someone recover? We can’t. Healing can’t be scheduled into a ten minute appointment and healing can’t be forced. Treatment can’t be forced because if it’s forced it’s not  treatment …its … Continue reading

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the message – Grandmaster Flash


Don’t push me cos I’m close to the edge. I’m try-in not to lose my head It’s like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under     Songwriters: MARTIN/SHAPIRO/NESLER It’s like a jungle sometimes it … Continue reading

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what we observe…


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Psychosis 2.0 – Toronto, Friday 13th June 2014


Mark Your Calendars Announcing… Friday 13th June 2014 Toronto Hart House, U of T Psychosis 2.0 shares evolving perspectives on recovery from extreme mental states and follows on from the ground breaking Nov 2011 conference: Challenging our Understanding of Psychosis … Continue reading

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do anything you wanna do – Eddie and The Hot Rods


I’m gonna break out of the city Leave the people here behind Searching for adventure It’s the kind of life to find Tired of doing day jobs With no thanks for what I do I know I must be someone … Continue reading

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you gotta walk that lonesome valley – Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie


There’s a road that leads to glory Through a valley far away, Nobody else can walk it for you, They can only point the way. You gotta walk that lonesome valley, You gotta walk it by yourself, Nobody here can … Continue reading

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come laugh you head off


Laughing Like Crazy Showcase – Thu 27th Feb 2014 If you think mental health is nothing to make jokes about- that may be your meds. Think again, or don’t think –  just come laugh your ass,  your arse, or your head … Continue reading

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