Tag Archives: hearing voices

From psychiatric patient to human being: My journey in a nutshell.

Posted on March 26, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

A wonderfully open and frank piece by Flo Bellamy about her struggles and her encounter with psychiatric services that could only medicate her: so making her even more ill. Then how she and her family discovered the movie “The Doctor Who hears Voices” … Continue reading →

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Mars Project on InnerSPACE

Posted on March 12, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Filmmaker Jonathan Balazs and rapper Khari “Conspiracy” Stewart on Space Channel’s InnerSPACE talking about their film documenting Khari’s experience hearing voices. The voiceover commentary describes how Khari “embarked on a journey for understanding through Canada’s mental health system” – where he … Continue reading →

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voices – radio citizen

Posted on January 6, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

  Like sounds within a twilight beyond a dream I heard voices in the distance calling to me I’m in my vision giving me dream home, dream home Like sounds within a twilight beyond a dream. When we remember 10.000 … Continue reading →

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“schizophrenia” or poor sleep?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

A study from Bristol University, UK exploring the impact of poor sleep on brain development. Researchers conclude that poor sleep may be a cause, not a result, of symptoms of “schizophrenia”, or indeed many other problems. The original article in … Continue reading →

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recovery without medications

Posted on December 13, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

A brief clip by Daniel Mackler,  in interview with Dr Ross talking about a patient who was experiencing horrific voices . After being able to talk with Dr Ross and explore what the experience might mean, she was able to … Continue reading →

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Just accept it: The voices are real

Posted on December 12, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Jessica Arenella, PhD , who works as a clinical psychologist in New York. on learning to support people who hear voices. “Once voice-hearers, peers and professionals have acknowledged the reality of the hearer’s experience, change is possible.“ Just accept it:  … Continue reading →

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hearing voices – worker training Jan 2013

Posted on December 10, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

We’re pleased to announce… hearing voices – worker training workshop 1: accepting voices. 25th Jan 2013.   note click on image to make bigger,  printable version below.   We’re also working on other learning opportunities for voice hearers and for families – watch … Continue reading →

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One of a Million – Campaign

Posted on September 24, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Do you care about human rights? Do you believe that a person’s story is more important than the psychiatric label that they’re given? Do you think people who hear distressing voices or see visions should have the opportunity to make … Continue reading →

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ParaNorman

Posted on September 20, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Norman is a normal kid – he sees and talks with people others don’t, including his grandmother who, long passed away, sits on the sofa knitting and bounces on his bed. The Townsfolk, the kids at school call him names “weird” … Continue reading →

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What a day ! …..World Hearing Voices Day 2012, in Toronto

Posted on September 17, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Huge thanks to everyone who helped us put on our first event celebrating World Hearing Voices Day here in Toronto. . Early bird stands in line to get caffeine My day started 3am, an hour earlier than my alarm’s, eager looking … Continue reading →

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