Dear Friends,
Between October and November the #WhatWENeed campaign will run globally on social media. Launched by TCI Asia Pacific and supported by many individuals and organisations around the world, the campaign is calling for full CRPD Compliance on the Inclusion of persons with psychosocial disabilities and anyone can join in tciasiapacific.blogspot.com/2018/10/join-whatweneed-campaign.html
Activity is going to be more intense around the world’s first global ministerial mental health summit (which initially suggested the #TheWorldNeeds ashtag), to be held in London 9th and 10th October. This summit is by invitation only and according to GOV.UK "will help countries work together to deal with stigma and confront other issues to do with mental ill health." More on the Summit here globalmhsummit.com/home
In the meantime an important milestone has been reached in Peru' in the battle for the legal capacity reform, to set a great example to the rest of the world www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=23501&LangID=E
The new legislative decree no. 1384 recognises and regulates the legal capacity of persons with disabilities in equality of conditions: it recognises full legal capacity of all persons with disabilities, abolishes guardianship for persons with disabilities, and introduces different regimes for supported decision-making bit.ly/2MO5K11.Guardianship of people with disabilities is over! www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Lu4swxaQA
Another important step follows the results of the incisive research carried out by James Davies and John Read in reporting the severity of antidepressant's withdrawal effects prescribeddrug.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Davies-Read.pdf
A string of articles have been covering newspapers pages these days in regards to the 'extreme' side-effects of antidepressants and the growing problem of addiction to prescription drugs. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) out-of-date guidelines about depression are now due to an update, as new evidence should be issued.
With its criteria/regulation still changing, the UC system only seems more tricky, specially with the sanctions system that make people trip over at every turn.
It is obvious that the austerity policies are doing nothing else than preserving the privileged state to the wealthiest, while crumbling down any other level of society alike.
DWP has recently been forced to release updated Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) mortality statistics, in response to a Freedom of Information request from disability campaigner Gail Ward. The statistics revealed that 111,450 ESA claims were closed following the death of claimants between March 2014 to February 2017 bit.ly/2yelfW0
The #StopAndScrap Universal Credit campaign is still very high on most of us agenda.People needing help/advice on welfare benefits please reach anyone in this list recoveryinthebin.org/advice-links/
Arrangements for Jazzman John's funeral have now been finalised: the ceremony will take place from 10am, Friday 12th October at Honor Oak Crematorium, Brockley Way, London SE4 2LJ. The Birds Nest, 32 Deptford Church St, Deptford SE8 4RZ, will be hosting an after show event following the funeral from early afternoon until around 7pm.
'Altogether Elsewhere'- A Memorial Tribute Event for Jazzman John is then on Saturday, 27 October 5-10:30pm, Kingsley Hall. Doors open: 5pm (please come and bring some food and drink to share before hand and take a moment to write in the journal in memory of John - will be stored at Kingsley Hall) Tribute performances: 5-10:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/870690493131049/
The next FEEL monthly meeting is taking place on Monday 15th October, 6:30-8:30pm at LARC. Please join us.
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BLACK History Month 2018
- Keisha Thompson, reading from Lunar, an exploration of mental illness, love and forgiveness: https://bit.ly/2IDxNel
- Healing Our Broken Village, 10th Annual Black Mental Health Conference bit.ly/2zRU6KD
- Celebrating Black History & Culture at The Dragon Café https://dragoncafe.co.uk/this-week/
- Black History Month LISTINGS: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/listings/region/greater-london/
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4.48 psychosis, a play by Deafinitely Theatre, written by Sarah Kane
18th Sept - 13th Oct, New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton St, London, NW1 3BF. Also at Derby Theatre on 19th and 20th October.
4.48 Psychosis is performed in British Sign Language and spoken English for the very first time www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/Event/448-psychosis
Deafinitely Theatre are also having a series of free talks, with BSL interpreting:
BREAKING THE SILENCE - Panel Discussion 5th October 2018, Old Diorama Arts Centre. Time: 5-6.30pm. (FREE, BSL Interpreted) SOLD OUT. Watch Live Broadcast Here
A SAFE SPACE TO BREAK THE TABOO - Symposium 9th October 2018, Wellcome Collection. Time: 4-6pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted) BOOK NOW Watch Live Broadcast Here
MAKING VOICES HEARD - Panel Discussion 12th October, Old Diorama Arts Centre, 5-6.30pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted) BOOK NOW Watch Live Broadcast Here
Find a personal review of the play in "Is there enough awareness about DEAFNESS, COMMUNICATION & MENTAL HEALTH?" bit.ly/2pyLoe4
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DETAIN ● RESTRAIN ● INJECTIONS ● PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS!
Wed 10 October, 17:30 – 19:30, Whitehall (adjacent Richmond Terrace) London SW1A 2H
FREE STUDENT SOAPBOX PROTEST about MENTAL HEALTH treatment and so-called 'care' on WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY in London! Everyone welcome, just turn up! www.EventBrite.co.uk/e/50570930013
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Survivor's Poetry @ the Poetry Cafe' (every second Thursday of the month). An evening of Poetry and song. MC Alastair Murray. Featured Guest Louisa Harvey. Music from Dave Russell.Thu 11th Oct, 8 – 10.30pm. Arrive 7.30pm to sign up for floorspots (1.50 floorspots / 2.50 concessions / 3.50 the full ticket).The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BX
FB: Survivor's Poetry Gigs
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Mental Health Act Review EVENTS
Following the publication of the Interim Report in May, 18 topic groups were set up in July based on each of the main themes. Proposals from the Topic Groups have been finalised. Two events were held during August which set out to engage with mixed audiences on the review’s thinking so far and another two are planned for October. Two more stakeholder events have been set for:
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NotTheAnarchistBookfair
The next FEEL monthly meeting is taking place on Monday 15th October, 6:30-8:30pm at LARC. Please join us.
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BLACK History Month 2018
- Keisha Thompson, reading from Lunar, an exploration of mental illness, love and forgiveness: https://bit.ly/2IDxNel
- Healing Our Broken Village, 10th Annual Black Mental Health Conference bit.ly/2zRU6KD
- Celebrating Black History & Culture at The Dragon Café https://dragoncafe.co.uk/this-week/
- Black History Month LISTINGS: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/listings/region/greater-london/
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4.48 psychosis, a play by Deafinitely Theatre, written by Sarah Kane
18th Sept - 13th Oct, New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton St, London, NW1 3BF. Also at Derby Theatre on 19th and 20th October.
4.48 Psychosis is performed in British Sign Language and spoken English for the very first time www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/Event/448-psychosis
Deafinitely Theatre are also having a series of free talks, with BSL interpreting:
BREAKING THE SILENCE - Panel Discussion 5th October 2018, Old Diorama Arts Centre. Time: 5-6.30pm. (FREE, BSL Interpreted) SOLD OUT. Watch Live Broadcast Here
A SAFE SPACE TO BREAK THE TABOO - Symposium 9th October 2018, Wellcome Collection. Time: 4-6pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted) BOOK NOW Watch Live Broadcast Here
MAKING VOICES HEARD - Panel Discussion 12th October, Old Diorama Arts Centre, 5-6.30pm (FREE, BSL Interpreted) BOOK NOW Watch Live Broadcast Here
Find a personal review of the play in "Is there enough awareness about DEAFNESS, COMMUNICATION & MENTAL HEALTH?" bit.ly/2pyLoe4
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DETAIN ● RESTRAIN ● INJECTIONS ● PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS!
Wed 10 October, 17:30 – 19:30, Whitehall (adjacent Richmond Terrace) London SW1A 2H
FREE STUDENT SOAPBOX PROTEST about MENTAL HEALTH treatment and so-called 'care' on WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY in London! Everyone welcome, just turn up! www.EventBrite.co.uk/e/50570930013
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Survivor's Poetry @ the Poetry Cafe' (every second Thursday of the month). An evening of Poetry and song. MC Alastair Murray. Featured Guest Louisa Harvey. Music from Dave Russell.Thu 11th Oct, 8 – 10.30pm. Arrive 7.30pm to sign up for floorspots (1.50 floorspots / 2.50 concessions / 3.50 the full ticket).The Poetry Cafe, 22 Betterton St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9BX FB: Survivor's Poetry Gigs
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Declaration: A fun, frank and fearless journey through ADHD and Mental Health. A play by Sarah Art with Heart
Friday
12th- Saturday 13th October Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm @
Stratford Circus Arts Centre £15/£13 conc. Age Guidance: 14+ Trailer: bit.ly/2pApNlu
Booking: stratford-circus.com // 020 8279 1080
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Mental Health Act Review EVENTS
Following the publication of the Interim Report in May, 18 topic groups were set up in July based on each of the main themes. Proposals from the Topic Groups have been finalised. Two events were held during August which set out to engage with mixed audiences on the review’s thinking so far and another two are planned for October. Two more stakeholder events have been set for:
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NotTheAnarchistBookfair
London Sat 20- Sun 21 Oct: many events on various themes, times and locations. More info at:
Imagining anarchist models of madness and unrecovery, by Anarchist Festival & RITB
Sat, 20 Oct, 11am-1pm, SOAS University of London Thornhaugh Street, WC1H 0XG London https://www.facebook.com/events/310093293088236/?active_tab=discussion
Mental Health, Capitalism, Resistance, by Anarchist Festival & Mental Health Resistance Network Sun 21 Oct, 2-4pm, Room 273, SOAS University, Thornhaugh Street, WC1H 0XG London https://www.facebook.com/events/297900354342648/
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Survivors History Group meeting (open to anyone)
Wed 24 Oct 10am - 5pm, Wesley's Chapel, Kwanglim Room (on the first floor), 49 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AU
For more info contact Andrew Roberts tel. H: 020 8 986 525; M: 07505527755; E: studymore@studymore.org.uk
Home address: 177 Glenarm Road, London, E5 ONB http://studymore.org.uk/
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NSUN Members Event and Annual General Meeting: Theme 'The Future of Peer Support'
Thursday 25 October 10am-10.15am arrival 4.30pm finish. The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE
If would like to secure your place please email info@nsun.org.uk with the subject title Members Event 25.10.18 booking.
https://www.nsun.org.uk/Event/nsun-agm-and-members-event-2018-future-of-peer-support
NSUN trustee recruitment 2018
NSUN is recruiting Board positions: Chair, Treasurer and Trustees www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-trustee-recruitment
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Bobby Baker's Great & Tiny War
Friday 7 September to Friday 9 November, 133 Sidney Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne
Great & Tiny War is an ingenious, immersive, multimedia audio-guided installation set to transform a house in Newcastle. Commissioned by 14-18 NOW, this major new work is peppered with happenings of unpredictable proportions. It's inspired by real stories, passed down through Bobby Baker's family and shaped by the domestic and emotional labour of conflicts. Book tickets here: https://wunderbar.org.uk/gtw/great-tiny-war/
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Trauma-related Complex Dissociation: origins and consequences, by Mind in Camden www.mindincamden.org.uk
9th November 10am to 4:30pm, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL London
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-related-complex-dissociation-origins-and-consequences-tickets-48868902202
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ECT Debate replay
The 57th Maudsley debate, held at Kings College London last month proposed: “This house believes that ECT has no place in modern medicine”. The debate can be replayed here www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWT_UZus94A MIA (Mad in America) interview with Professor John Read and Doctor Sue Cunliffe can be heard/read here
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Psychosis and institutional racism, by ISPS UK www.ispsuk.org
Tue 13 November 10am - 5pm, Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard London EC2A 3EA
Speakers: Dr Suman Fernando, Dr Philip Thomas, Dr Alison Faulkner, Sara Haq, Dr Colin King. Other speakers tbc.
Book tickets (£10 – £70) here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychosis-and-institutional-racism-tickets-49278758092
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PETITION:
Add Mental Health Education to the mandatory teaching curriculum for all schools in the UK
https://www.change.org/p/get-mental-health-education-on-the-school-curriculum-mentalpetition
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Survivors History Group meeting (open to anyone)
Wed 24 Oct 10am - 5pm, Wesley's Chapel, Kwanglim Room (on the first floor), 49 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AU
For more info contact Andrew Roberts tel. H: 020 8 986 525; M: 07505527755; E: studymore@studymore.org.uk
Home address: 177 Glenarm Road, London, E5 ONB http://studymore.org.uk/
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NSUN Members Event and Annual General Meeting: Theme 'The Future of Peer Support'
Thursday 25 October 10am-10.15am arrival 4.30pm finish. The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE
If would like to secure your place please email info@nsun.org.uk with the subject title Members Event 25.10.18 booking.
https://www.nsun.org.uk/Event/nsun-agm-and-members-event-2018-future-of-peer-support
NSUN trustee recruitment 2018
NSUN is recruiting Board positions: Chair, Treasurer and Trustees www.nsun.org.uk/news/nsun-trustee-recruitment
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Bobby Baker's Great & Tiny War
Friday 7 September to Friday 9 November, 133 Sidney Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne
Great & Tiny War is an ingenious, immersive, multimedia audio-guided installation set to transform a house in Newcastle. Commissioned by 14-18 NOW, this major new work is peppered with happenings of unpredictable proportions. It's inspired by real stories, passed down through Bobby Baker's family and shaped by the domestic and emotional labour of conflicts. Book tickets here: https://wunderbar.org.uk/gtw/great-tiny-war/
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Trauma-related Complex Dissociation: origins and consequences, by Mind in Camden www.mindincamden.org.uk
9th November 10am to 4:30pm, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL London
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-related-complex-dissociation-origins-and-consequences-tickets-48868902202
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ECT Debate replay
The 57th Maudsley debate, held at Kings College London last month proposed: “This house believes that ECT has no place in modern medicine”. The debate can be replayed here www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWT_UZus94A MIA (Mad in America) interview with Professor John Read and Doctor Sue Cunliffe can be heard/read here
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Psychosis and institutional racism, by ISPS UK www.ispsuk.org
Tue 13 November 10am - 5pm, Amnesty International, 25 New Inn Yard London EC2A 3EA
Speakers: Dr Suman Fernando, Dr Philip Thomas, Dr Alison Faulkner, Sara Haq, Dr Colin King. Other speakers tbc.
Book tickets (£10 – £70) here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychosis-and-institutional-racism-tickets-49278758092
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PETITION:
Add Mental Health Education to the mandatory teaching curriculum for all schools in the UK
https://www.change.org/p/get-mental-health-education-on-the-school-curriculum-mentalpetition
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Maastricht University Antipsychotic Withdrawal Survey
Have you ever taken antipsychotic medication and ever stopped taking it or tried to stop?Are you 18 years or older? The survey is now available in English, Spanish, Dutch, Italian www.antipsychoticwithdrawalsurvey.com
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Petition:
We request a ban on issuing psychiatric drugs to children under 5 years old
Challenging Over-prescription of Psychiatric drugs in Education (C.O.P.E.) is a new public policy pressure group who aim to change public policy in the area of child and adolescent mental health. Please help safeguarding children and challenge the inappropriate use of psychiatric drugs in the young, signing the petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/227972
