Tag Archives: hearing voices

Stephen Fry talks about his depression – and voices


This one’s for a friend having a tough time right now…. In this clip from the excellent BBC documentary “Secret Life of a Manic Depressive” Stephen Fry, in midst of a black cloud, talks about how he experiences depression – a wall … Continue reading

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Ray Bradbury


Ray Bradbury, Author died this week. Author of Farenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, he attributed his talent to his phenomenal memory and “the voices in my head”. There’s a great [2 mins] clip of him Talking With Terry Wogan … Continue reading

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Wouldn’t it be nice…


Brain Wilson has talked about his experience of how he hears voices, often when he’s writing songs and performing… There’s another version with great clips of the Beach Boys in early pioneering “boy band” mode and goofing round – the embed … Continue reading

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Mental illness: Medication alone isn’t the answer


A sometimes hard to read article in Toronto Star telling the story of Kit Skelly and the impact on him and the whole family of what all too often happens when people look to the healthcare system for help. A life … Continue reading

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Mental Health: The road to diagnosis is filled with twists and turns


If you hear voices you are not alone. I do too. Research shows as many as 10 to 15% of us do:  that’s about a billion people – it’s more common than left-handedness and more common than living in North … Continue reading

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The Doctor Who Hears Voices – Rufus May [subtitulado]


Full version of this remarkable movie now on YouTube – with subtitles in Spanish. Related articles Rufus May (madinamerica.com) the life scientific – Robin Murray (recoverynetwork:Toronto) Brain Gym – Rufus May  (recoverynetwork:Toronto) The Doctor Who Hears Voices – Rufus May … Continue reading

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Disturbed minds or manuals?


From TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin Part of series: Mental Health Matters This is an excellent panel conversation with: Dr Allen J Frances, Dr Donna Stewart , Dr Kwame McKenzie, and Historian Edward Shorter. the pool of normal has … Continue reading

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I had voices in my head but bullies didn’t try to understand


Great Feature article from The Scottish SUN telling the story of Gemma Pattison who began to hear voices as a teen and found that those around her used it to bully and taunt her – making the experience even more … Continue reading

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Battling with inner voices on game day


Robert Murphy is a renowned Aussie Rules Footballer so he’s pretty tough and a great athlete – he plays for the Western Bulldogs and was recently honoured by his sport by being  named to the All Australian squad. He also … Continue reading

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Holistic Mental Health Conference


June Thur 21st -Fri 22nd Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1255 Sheppard Avenue East Sheppard/Leslie TTC -Leslie Subway station Kevin Healey, coordinator of recoverynetwork:toronto will be leading a workshop as part of the Holistic Mental Health Conference … Hearing Voices: a normal human … Continue reading

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