Native, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine
Every continent around the world has some traditional healing practices passed from generation to generations. Native traditional healing in its various forms like Shamanism and Herbalism have been used and tested for thousands of years and are the basis of many other healing therapies.
There is evidence of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine methods in old text books of at least 5.000 year ago, which usually involve the use of medicinal herbs, healing touch and acupressure and/or acupuncture. Usually a strong and immediate response is perceived by the patient.
Acupressure an acupuncture for example, are very effective in bringing balance for a large range of complains: physical, mental and emotional issues.
It works by If applied more frequently in acute states (like several times per day), helps reducing the body exit an acute phase of inflammation. The person regains balance and control much quicker, avoiding the dramas and traumas of weeks of hospitalisation, the side effects of drugs and the numbness.
Holistic approaches and remedies
There is a vast choice of therapies that have developed over the years under various names, however at the basis of these, there is our capacity to heal ourselves and heal others, considering the extraordinary power of the body to heal and regenerating, given the right time and conditions.
Some of the holistic therapies might seem subtle to some people, however when used properly they
have tremendous and powerful effects: from pure essential oils, Bach Flowers,
Homeopathy, massage (specially Osteopathy, cranio-sacral, reflexology, Shiatsu),
EFT (emotional Freedom Technique), Hypnosis, Energy healing (Reiki,
Bioenergy, Crystals) and Oriental approaches, many results can be experiences with no side effects when proper guidelines are followed.
Holistic, Functional, Integrative, Energy Medicine: these are
the real way forward to positively help a person that is calling for help. Considering each individual in his or her uniqueness, not just a body with a mental illness label is the key to resolve key issues from the roots.
Nutrition
What we eat and put in our body plays an important role in our overall wellbeing.
The food industry only cares about selling products. So even food labelled "healthy" often only mask items full of sugar, GMOs and refined products with no nutritional value, even if they seem to taste good. Your health is your responsibility and being responsible in what we consume is a good starting point. Eliminating processed foods and
stimulants like alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or limiting these if at
first is difficult to eliminate completely, is essential to regain real
control of our health and life.
Eating right and well is paramount; fresh and natural ingredients are what the body needs and recognises the easiest.
Ever heard about the gut-brain axis? kellybroganmd.com/5-rules-for-eating-away-your-depression/
There are lots of studies and research that testify about the influence of nutrition to our health.
The book “The Wheat Belly” talks about consumption of wheat increases inflammation in the body and the likely aggravation/manifestation of schizophrenia symptoms (chapter 4: “Bread is my Crack”).
Nutrition supplementation can provide an effective help, especially Omega 3, B Vitamins and
magnesium, just to name a few. However what we need to remember is that we are all individuals with different needs: always seek for appropriate advice, pls.
GPs and many other MDs are not trained in nutrition generally, unless they consider it relevant. Luckily more and more a waking up to the limitation of conventional medicine and do their further studies.
Abstaining from drugs & alcohol
Some people avoid any medical advice while suffering mental difficulties and self-medicate using alcohol and or illegal drugs. Good if it works for them, although it generally it's only an immediate relief that cannot work for long without causing addictions, debt and more severe problems within the self and close relationships. It is well known about the toxic effects of either alcohol and any drug (prescribed or recreational alike) on the long term.
Crisis Houses
Soteria style crisis houses have been experimented for many decades in Europe and the States. These seem to be a safer and gentle space for people that are struggling with crisis symptoms, helping them regain stability rather than being forcibly treated and detained against own will in a psychiatric ward.
The Open Dialogue
RD Laing is often considered the originator of the open dialogue approach, following the Philadelphia Association experiment held at Kingsley Hall in the 60s
It looks like the ability of the Doctor to almost swap places with his patients was the chance for the patient to finding themselves.
Open Dialogue has been used successfully in Western Lapland, Finland for quite some time, allowing people to be treated at home, with little or no medication and the support of close friends and family, as the patient prefer.
We don’t seem to know the actual efficacy, nor there is enough evidence, being not broadly available outside of Finland. What is certain is that talking might be of help more than being focefully
Changing lifestyle/habits are the essential steps to get us out of any rattrap.From loosing weight, follow healthier eating diets, practicing regular physical activity, habit changes may surely require some very difficult work, understand ourselves better, seek for useful help, etc. Takes lots of motivation but we can do it!
Campaigning for fairer & compassionate mental health care since 2007. Humane therapy, not DRUGS tyranny! Working together GREATER results can be achieved! (Pls, note that we are not longer meeting, but present in spirit)
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Thursday, 2 August 2018
August newsletter & Global Disability Summit
Dear Friends,
After about one year since the United Nations found the UK in severe systematic violations of human rights www.thecanary.co/uk/2017/08/24/breaking-un-just-accused-tories-creating-human-catastrophe-uk/, last week the first ever Global Disability Summit was co-hosted by the UK Government, the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya. A Civil Society Statement has been released www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/cs-statement
A series of responses circulated before, during and after the Global Summit took place.
An open letter was sent by DPAC and allies to some of the Speakers dpac.uk.net/2018/07/open-letter-to-some-of-those-attending-the-global-summit/
Among others, the LGBTQI organisation Regard condemned the choice of the UK Gov. partnering with the Kenya Gov. for the Global Summit, since it is considered illegal to be gay in Kenya and abuses are common place regard.org.uk/global-disability-summit/
On 22nd July Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) & Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance (ROFA), hosted the International Deaf and Disabled People’s Solidarity Summit in East London, to highlight the hypocrisy of the UK government’s decision to co-host the Global Summit www.disabledgo.com/blog/2018/07/rival-international-summit-aims-to-highlight-governments-global-hypocrisy/
After about one year since the United Nations found the UK in severe systematic violations of human rights www.thecanary.co/uk/2017/08/24/breaking-un-just-accused-tories-creating-human-catastrophe-uk/, last week the first ever Global Disability Summit was co-hosted by the UK Government, the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya. A Civil Society Statement has been released www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/cs-statement
A series of responses circulated before, during and after the Global Summit took place.
An open letter was sent by DPAC and allies to some of the Speakers dpac.uk.net/2018/07/open-letter-to-some-of-those-attending-the-global-summit/
Among others, the LGBTQI organisation Regard condemned the choice of the UK Gov. partnering with the Kenya Gov. for the Global Summit, since it is considered illegal to be gay in Kenya and abuses are common place regard.org.uk/global-disability-summit/
On 22nd July Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) & Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance (ROFA), hosted the International Deaf and Disabled People’s Solidarity Summit in East London, to highlight the hypocrisy of the UK government’s decision to co-host the Global Summit www.disabledgo.com/blog/2018/07/rival-international-summit-aims-to-highlight-governments-global-hypocrisy/
DPAC also organised the Festival of Resistance, with allies, gathering in a peaceful protest, with banners, music and poetry, in front of Here East, where the Summit was taking place on 24 July www.disabilitynewsservice.com/global-disability-summit-dpacs-protest-festival-highlights-government-hypocrisy/
The UK government still has to provide a detailed response to the UN Committee’s over 80 recommendations: not exactly a World leader on disability, as Labour MP for Battersea, Marsha de Cordova reports www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/global-disability-summit_uk_5b56ce5ee4b0b15aba91dc48?17
More on the Global Disability Summit:
- John McDonnell: Solidarity to DPAC & Allies www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm6etvurCIw
- Tories accused of hypocrisy re-Summit www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-u_2LRVdAE
- Global Disability Summit 2018 postscript www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2018/july/global-disability-summit-2018
- Mordaunt defends co-host Kenya despite its gay rights record www.disabilitynewsservice.com/global-disability-summit-mordaunt-defends-co-host-kenya-despite-its-gay-rights-record/
- Rival summit hears of international fight against oppression dpac.uk.net/2018/07/global-disability-summit-rival-summit-hears-of-international-fight-against-oppression/
Please find here the notes shared by NSUN representatives after their meeting with the MHA Review Chair and Vice Chairs, that took place last month (13/07). People are now invited to send suggestions for each response that NSUN will be sending to the leaders of the main political parties, the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and replying further to the Review Chair and Vice Chairs. Questions can be found at the bottom of the notes in the link. Send replies/suggestions to Dorothy Gould (gould.dorothy@gmail.com), copying it to Sarah Yiannoullou also (sarah.yiannoullou@nsun.org.uk) by Thu 16 August 2018
Next monthly FEEL meeting is taking place on Monday 20th August at LARC.
Do join us and find more info/event below, starting with the MHRN docu/film later today.
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by MHRN:
Thu 3rd August, 7pm at The Field, 385 Queen's Road, New Cross, SE14 5HD
Join the film screening:
"Hands2Mouth: Caring for claimants on Universal Credits", followed by a discussion
Facebook : www.facebook.com/MHResist/
website : www.mentalhealthresistance.org
email : hello@mentalhealthresistance.org
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Universal Credit – how is it for you?
Evidence needed for the SSAC’s consultation
Inclusion London is sending written evidence to the Social Security Advisory Committee’s consultation on proposals to move all people claiming working age income-related benefits to Universal Credit (UC)
dpac.uk.net/2018/07/universal-credit-how-is-it-for-you-evidence-needed-for-the-ssacs-consultation/
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UN Rapporteur seeks views on UK poverty and human rights.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston, will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 6 to 16 November 2018 at the invitation of the UK Government. His visit will focus, in accordance with his mandate, on the interlinkages between poverty and the realisation of human rights in the United Kingdom. Written submissions can be sent until Friday 14 September at 18:00 www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Poverty/Pages/CallforinputUK.aspxNational
Public Survey on Ethnic Inequalities and Severe Mental Illness: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/synergipublicsurvey
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Survivor's Poetry (every second Thursday of the month)
Thu 9th Aug 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
An evening of Poetry and song. MC Dave Russell. Featuring Richard Downes.
Survivors' Poetry was established in 1991 and holds a space unreservedly for all adult Survivors to share their material without censorship with a very supportive audience, most of whom are published poets themselves. It's a very special night and it can be extremely empowering to share your poem/s with people who all 'get'you, so come on down and try it out!'
Facebook: Survivor's Poetry Gigs
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One in Four: Mental Illness Examined Through Art,
by artists Laura Greenway and Carlie Simpkin
14 - 18 August, 12-6pm, Lewisham Arthouse, 140 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6PD - Free entry
The show provides an intimate look into the lives of those affected by psychiatric disorders, and aims to start a much needed and essential conversation about mental illness. disabilityarts.online/events/laura-greenway-carlie-simpkin-present-one-four-mental-illness-examined-art-lewisham-arthouse-london/
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4.48 psychosis, 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 2018
Award-winning Deafinitely Theatre bring its celebrated bilingual approach to Sarah Kane’s lyrical and haunting final play about mental health. Directed by Paula Garfield, 4.48 Psychosis is performed in British Sign Language and spoken English for the very first time www.deafinitelytheatre.co.uk/Event/448-psychosis
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The Unveiling of a new Gravestone, by the William Blake Society
Sunday 12 August 2018 at 3 pm Bunhill Fields, 38 City Road London EC1Y 1AU
Also share a pic-nic and poetry with the William Blake Congregation from 12noon
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Maastricht World Survey On Antipsychotic Medication Withdrawal
Have you taken antipsychotic medication (such as Zyprexa, Seroquel, Abilify, Risperdal, Haldol, Geodon, Stelazine, and others), for any condition or diagnosis, with or without other medications? (For a list of antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics or major tranquillisers, click here.) And did you ever stop taking antipsychotics, or try to stop taking them? Are you 18 years or older? If yes, you can take this survey about antipsychotic withdrawal and attempts to withdraw, including if you stopped taking them completely or if you tried to come off and still take them. The survey aims to improve mental health services by better understanding medication withdrawal. Any questions? Please contact will.hall@maastrichtuniversity.nl, +1 (413) 210-2803
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Open access to a full menu of services:
Public submission to the Mental Health Inquiry (Petition)
Wellbeing Manifesto for Aotearoa New Zealand
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Alternatives to detention/sectioning under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Can you help with suggestions? If you are able to help, please can you send information to Dorothy Gould at gould.dorothy@gmail.com.
More info here: www.nsun.org.uk/news/alternatives-to-detentionsectioning-under-the-mental-health-act-1983-can-you-help-with-suggestions
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Forced Psychiatry Call for Submissions to a New Anthology!
Genres accepted are: Essays, personal essays, poetry, fiction, memoir, dramatic writing, mixed, experimental, short forms, prose poem. Submissions open from August 1, 2018 until January 31, 2019. Publishing in the summer of 2019. forcedpsychiatry.com/wp/
Friday, 13 July 2018
July Newsletter
Dear Friends,
Following Dorothy Gould, NSUN consultant, visit to our June meeting, we have been sent copies of the documents that were discussed: Mental Health Law in the UK & Letter re MHA Review for party political leads APPGS and Review chair and vice chairs.
Dorothy is now collecting examples of alternatives to detention/sectioning. For more info on how to help
In June we also discussed about organising an event to raise more awareness on the MH Act review and the CRDP. There might have been good news with the 'Seni's law' approval to restrict use of force against mental health patients https://www.independent.co.uk/
However there are still atrocious methodologies practiced around the world and awareness/action are required. No wonder patients often build up anger, frustration and in some cases aggression.
How have they been treated in the first place?
- Spain is calling for the end of physical restrain (not only there) http://asylummagazine.org/news/campaigning-to-end-physical-restraint-in-spain/
- In Massachusetts, U.S., autistic people are treated with electronic shock 'therapy'
- Hana Madness talks about Indonesia's chained schizophrenics
During our meeting in April we shared and discussed requirements of the Equality Act 2014 from a SU perspective. Those points were presented at a recent QCC consultation and we are now looking forward to hear the outcomes, since we've asked the Trust to update us.
We're meeting next Mon 16 July 6:30-8:30 @ LARC for our monthly gathering. Do come along if you can and remember to keep well hydrated during these high temperatures, especially if taking medications.
Other News & Dates for your diary:
CRAZYWISE: film screening & discussion
Organised by Mind in Camden
Wed 18 July Doors: 6.00pm. Screening: 6.30pm.Bar Interval: 8.00pm. Discussion: 8.30pm
Wed 18 July Doors: 6.00pm. Screening: 6.30pm.Bar Interval: 8.00pm. Discussion: 8.30pm
Kennedy Lecture Theatre UCL Institute of Child Health; 30 Guildford Street WC1N 1EH London
The discussion chaired by Akiko Hart (Hearing Voices Project Manager, Mind in Camden),Panel to include: Jez Hughes (Shamanic healer & teacher)Mohammed Abouelleil Rashed (Philosophy lecturer & researcher),Satyin Taylor (NHS Spiritual Care/Chaplain),Natalie Tobert (Medical Anthropologist & author). £12 waged, £7 unwaged (you can pay cash on the door)
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International Deaf and Disabled People’s Solidarity Summit, by Disabled People Against Cuts
International Deaf and Disabled People’s Solidarity Summit, by Disabled People Against Cuts
Sun 22 July 11:00 – 17:30 Old Town Hall 29 Broadway London E15 4BQ
DPAC are holding an International Deaf and Disabled People’s Solidarity Summit that seeks to explore issues relating to our shared struggles against oppression, resistance and international solidarity
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Global Disability Summit
24 July 2018 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London
the UK Department for International Development (UK DFID), along with co-hosts the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya will host the first-ever Global Disability Summit in London, UK.
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Talking Sense - London Evening Hearing Voices Group
The group meets at 7-8.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month in a private community hub in the Canvas Cafe 42 Hanbury St, London, E1 5JL http://www.talking-sense.c
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Thai Boxing Fighters Academy (TBFA) AGM
Monday 6th August, 7-8pm, 117 Garrett Centre, Mansford St London E2 6LX
TBFA train every Monday and Friday, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, combining Muay Thai Boxing and the support of people experiencing mental health issues. The Academy is also accessible to people that don’t experience any form of mental health problem. E-mail: thaiboxingfightersacademy@yaho
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The Unveiling of a new Gravestone
The Unveiling of a new Gravestone
After almost two centuries since William Blake passed away a new gravestone will be installed in the actual place of burial. Free event, just turn up.
Sunday 12 August 2018 at 3 pm Bunhill Fields, 38 City Road London EC1Y 1AU http://www.blakesociety.org/ev
Join also the Blake DeathDay pic-nic and poetry reading with the Blake Congregation on the same spot from 1pm
Sunday 12 August 2018 at 3 pm Bunhill Fields, 38 City Road London EC1Y 1AU http://www.blakesociety.org/ev
Join also the Blake DeathDay pic-nic and poetry reading with the Blake Congregation on the same spot from 1pm
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The Voices in My Head (Available on iplayer for 4 months)
Documentary using audio reconstruction to take viewers in to the world of three people who hear voices as a result of mental illness. Around 1 in 10 adults hear voices in their heads as a result of a number of mental illnesses, including schizophrenia.
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Consultations - Researches - Participation
Section 136 – partners and places needed - Dolly Sen
Pick Me Up (and hold me tight) by ZU-UK
Participatory research: real or imagined - by Diana Rose
Alternatives to detention/sectioning under the MH Act 1983. Can you help with suggestions?
Safety and security arrangements in high security psychiatric hospitals
The Women's Mental Health Network invites you to Turn Up The Volume - CONSULTATION https://womensmentalhealthnetw
An international survey of lived experience/user/survivor activists/advocates
...dulcis in fundus: A Simple Guide to Co-Production
Friday, 8 June 2018
June Newsletter: Special meeting on the MH Act review Mon 18 June 6:30-8:30 @ LARC
Dear Friends,
Following last month release of the interim report of the Mental Health Act review
One last reminder
Maastricht World Survey On Antipsychotic Medication Withdrawal
The survey aims to improve mental health services by better understanding medication withdrawal. Lead researcher is Will Hall, a therapist, PhD student, and former patient who has himself taken antipsychotics. Service users/survivors/consumers from around the world also gave input. The study is sponsored by Maastricht University in the Netherlands; co-sponsors include the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal.
Any questions, please contact will.hall@maastrichtuniversity.nl, Ph: +1 (413) 210-2803
www.antipsychoticwithdrawalsurvey.com
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TURN UP THE VOLUME: WMHN LAUNCH
Friday 8th June 7pm, with performances starting at 7.30pm, Kennedy Hall in Cecil Sharp House in Camden.
This night is raising money for our Women’s Mental Health Network, which will work to improve the current mental health system and criminal justice system for women, including the community services these women use. The network’s aim is to tailor these services provided to be more gender-specific so that women within the system will be believed, respected and treated like human beings. Tickets are £13, which includes a welcome drink, and you can buy your tickets to the event from our venue’s website. You can also join our Facebook event to stay up-to-date with information about the night. There are also some free tickets available for those on low income or benefits, and if you feel this applies to you, please contact us at: womensmhnetwork@gmail.com
https://womensmentalhealthnetwork.com/turn-up-the-volume-wmhn-launch/
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Is there a place for ‘Spirit’ in Science and Medicine?
Public Seminar arranged jointly by the Medical and Scientific Sections of the School for Spiritual Science
Friday evening 8th – Saturday 9th June, University of Westminster The Pavilion 101,New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6XH
At a time when reductionist and mechanical views of the Human Being dominate our Society and Medicine and more holistic approaches are being attacked in the name of Science, this seminar gives the opportunity to hear the scientific and epistemological foundations of another paradigm.
https://elysiahealth.org/event/seminar-humans-as-autonomous-spiritual-beings/
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ANTIUNIVERSITY NOW 2018
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Women Leaders in Global Health Conference
November 8–9, 2018
Following last month release of the interim report of the Mental Health Act review
(
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-the-mental-health-act-interim-report
)
FEEL
members have signed in support to the letter NSUN
is sending to the leaders of the main political parties, to All Party
Parliamentary Groups which cover disability issues, and to the chair and
vice chairs of the Independent Review.
For our monthly FEEL meeting we are going to talk about the MH Act review and have invited Dorothy Gould, the service user consultant for NSUN,
to discuss together possible and necessary actions that we can take.
Psychiatry Survivors, Service Users and stakeholders at large seem to be
underrepresented in this process of reviewing the Act and we better
make the most, joining forces in this delicate time of changes.The meeting is taking place on Monday the 18th June 6:30-8:30pm at LARC, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel E1 1ES. Please do join us.
We wish to thank those of you that
have kindly responded to our General Data
Protection Regulation (GDPR) approval request. Extra thanks
go
to the
lovely messages, greetings and encouraging words sent along many
of your
YES!
Bless you!!!
One last reminder
goes
to those that have not yet had the chance to respond
: we'll now have to delete you from our mailing list, unless you express your willingness to stay with us.
Please check/take/circulate the important survey on antipsychotic withdrawal below and the many events taking place these days.
Maastricht World Survey On Antipsychotic Medication Withdrawal
The survey aims to improve mental health services by better understanding medication withdrawal. Lead researcher is Will Hall, a therapist, PhD student, and former patient who has himself taken antipsychotics. Service users/survivors/consumers from around the world also gave input. The study is sponsored by Maastricht University in the Netherlands; co-sponsors include the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal.
Any questions, please contact will.hall@maastrichtuniversity.nl, Ph: +1 (413) 210-2803
www.antipsychoticwithdrawalsurvey.com
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TURN UP THE VOLUME: WMHN LAUNCH
Friday 8th June 7pm, with performances starting at 7.30pm, Kennedy Hall in Cecil Sharp House in Camden.
This night is raising money for our Women’s Mental Health Network, which will work to improve the current mental health system and criminal justice system for women, including the community services these women use. The network’s aim is to tailor these services provided to be more gender-specific so that women within the system will be believed, respected and treated like human beings. Tickets are £13, which includes a welcome drink, and you can buy your tickets to the event from our venue’s website. You can also join our Facebook event to stay up-to-date with information about the night. There are also some free tickets available for those on low income or benefits, and if you feel this applies to you, please contact us at: womensmhnetwork@gmail.com
https://womensmentalhealthnetwork.com/turn-up-the-volume-wmhn-launch/
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Is there a place for ‘Spirit’ in Science and Medicine?
Public Seminar arranged jointly by the Medical and Scientific Sections of the School for Spiritual Science
Friday evening 8th – Saturday 9th June, University of Westminster The Pavilion 101,New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6XH
At a time when reductionist and mechanical views of the Human Being dominate our Society and Medicine and more holistic approaches are being attacked in the name of Science, this seminar gives the opportunity to hear the scientific and epistemological foundations of another paradigm.
https://elysiahealth.org/event/seminar-humans-as-autonomous-spiritual-beings/
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ANTIUNIVERSITY NOW 2018
SAT 9 - FRI 15 JUNE. Various locations in London programme.antiuniversity.org
Antiuniversity Now is a collaborative experiment to challenge institutionalised education, access to learning and the mechanism of knowledge creation and distribution.Initiated in 2015, Antiuniversity Now was set up to reignite the 1968 Antiuniversity of London with the intention to challenge academic and class hierarchy and the exclusivity of the £9K-a-year-degree by inviting people to organise and share learning events in public spaces all over the country. Antiuniversity Now events are organised by academics and autodidacts, experts and enthusiasts and are open to all regardless of experience, background, age or qualification.They are free, accessible and inclusive and are delivered using non-hierarchical, participatory and democratic pedagogy.
Antiuniversity Now is a collaborative experiment to challenge institutionalised education, access to learning and the mechanism of knowledge creation and distribution.Initiated in 2015, Antiuniversity Now was set up to reignite the 1968 Antiuniversity of London with the intention to challenge academic and class hierarchy and the exclusivity of the £9K-a-year-degree by inviting people to organise and share learning events in public spaces all over the country. Antiuniversity Now events are organised by academics and autodidacts, experts and enthusiasts and are open to all regardless of experience, background, age or qualification.They are free, accessible and inclusive and are delivered using non-hierarchical, participatory and democratic pedagogy.
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RE:CREATE Psychiatry @ Arts in Mind
Sunday 10th June from 2pm to 4pm, Robin Murray Lecture Theatre, Institute of Psychiatry,
Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, Denmark Hill
Campus, 16 De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF
The dialogue to conclude the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) Arts in Mind Festival ( which runs from the 4th to the 10th of June) will feature contributions from: Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt, parliamentary researcher and author of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health, and Wellbeing Report; David O’Flynn, Chair of the Adamson Collection and Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation and Challenging Behaviour, SLaM; Sally Marlow, radio broadcaster and addictions researcher, KCL; Stan Papoulias, Assistant Director of the Service User Research Enterprise, IoPPN; Peter MacRae and Hannah Ali from RCPsych’s Art Special Interest Group; Matthew Swann, CEO of the City of London Sinfonia; RE:CREATE Psychiatry Founding Members Lauren Gavaghan, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Susan Young, animation and mental health researcher, Royal College of Art; and Mao Fong Lim, medical student and the event’s Artist in Residence.
Free but booking is required https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recreate-psychiatry-shrinkradio-tickets-44638855017
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CRAZYWISE: film screening & discussion
, Organised by
Mind in Camden
Wed
18 July
.
Doors: 6.00pm
.
Screening: 6.30pm
.
Bar Interval: 8.00pm
.
Discussion: 8.30pm
Kennedy Lecture Theatre UCL Institute of Child Health 30 Guildford Street WC1N 1EH London
The discussion chaired by Akiko Hart (Hearing Voices Project Manager, Mind in Camden)
Panel to include: Jez Hughes (Shamanic healer & teacher)
,
Mohammed Abouelleil Rashed (Philosophy lecturer & researcher)
,
Satyin Taylor (NHS Spiritual Care / Chaplain)
,
Natalie Tobert (Medical Anthropologist & author)
TICKET
PRICE: £12 waged, £7.00 unwaged (if you are unable to pay online, you
can pay cash on the door, or otherwise please contact: John Wetherell
020 7241 8978 jwetherell@mindincamden.org.uk
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Women Leaders in Global Health Conference
November 8–9, 2018
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Women
are vital to the advancement of global health, making up 75% of the
healthcare workforce - yet occupying less than 25% of influential
leadership positions. WLGH18 supports women in all forms of leadership
from local communities to global organisations, from science to
politics. Join us at the conference to be part of the conversation and
to engage in mentoring and skills building opportunities.
Friday, 4 May 2018
May Newsletter
Dear Friends,
This week the Interim report of the Mental Health Act has been released assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/The_independent_Mental_Health_Act_review__interim_report_01_05_2018.pdf
The foreword announces that "Everybody has “mental health”, but far too many of us have mental health problems." Is this a wake up call for society at large?
It is disgraceful that Time to Change OR Heads Together are even mentioned in these papers.Heads Together might be a newish, trendy charity, since the Royals have their faces in it, but what do these individuals know or understand about the the brutal detainment procedures that common folks experience, often repetitively?Also scary that the report calls the Police partners,as a priority role in the care and assistance for people in vulnerable and distressed states. How does the police help there? With more scary force and violence?
Following last month very productive meeting organised by NSUN, a letter and press release are in preparation in response to the interim. Anyone willing to send comments to be included in the letter, please do so writing togould.dorothy@gmail.com in these next few days (to be received by Tue 8th May 5pm the latest.
We take this opportunity to wish the very best to NSUN for their fight in keeping their services running, since this is becoming harder and harder, with many groups actually being shut down over the past years bit.ly/2FJUIS3
We'd like to invite you to donate to their cause to keep the organisation going via www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/nsunsurvive10
Tomorrow Sat 5th May there will be the official launching of the Power Writers Exhibition at the Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives, 277 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DQ, noon till 4pm. The event will see the celebration of the SPiRiT of Philip Morgan and anniversary, and will also be the occasion to remember Dina Ibrahim and Patricia Chambers
Another very sad loss is the passing of fellow Survivor Grahame Feasey, aka Razz the Poet. A tribute to Razz can be found here bit.ly/2JHpuO2, where details of the funeral will be shared when announced.
Our monthly FEEL meeting is happening on Mon 21 May at LARC from 6:30 pm. Do join us. Please find a list of further info and events.
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European Outsider Art Conference 2018, by Outside In
Fri 4 - Sun 6 May, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJThis year’s conference focuses on ‘the Artist’s Voice,’ celebrating the work of excluded and non-traditional artists and sharing best practice in the field through a series of presentations, key note speeches, and workshops delivered by artists and practitioners. The keynote speech to open the conference on the Friday evening will be given by multi-disciplinary artist Bobby Baker, who created the touring exhibition Diary Drawings: Mental Illness and Me 1997 – 2008. Presenters at the conference include the Living Museum (the Netherlands), Out By Art (Sweden), Venture Arts (UK), Joy of Sound (UK) and Look Kloser (UK). Panelists will include Garvald Artists (Scotland), Headway East London (UK), Arts Project Australia (Australia), Blue Circus (Finland), Creahm/MadMusee (Belgium), and Creative Minds (UK). Read more about the conference here www.outsidein.org.uk/eoa_conference_2018
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Mental Health Act review Speaker’s Corner Protest, by SOAP
Sun 6 May 2-5pm speak out then move to park for picnic after (weather permitting), Speaker’s Corner, Marble Arch corner of Hyde Park. In conjunction with the APA (American Psychiatric Association) protest in New York City on the same day.Seven years ago in 2011 SOAP (Speak Out Against Psychiatry) held their first Speak Out in Belgrave Square followed by a picnic in Hyde Park. We want to repeat this event to celebrate our 7 years of fighting an inhumane psychiatric system. We would welcome anyone who wants to stand on our SOAP box at Speakers Corner and tell the world what has happened to them or to their loved ones in the psychiatric system.
Or you can just come to listen and lend support
Twitter @soapgroup
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The Dragon Café "Spring into Summer"
Mon 7 May, 12 noon to 6pm, earlier closing due to the bank holiday.
Open every Monday, but only on a Monday, usually from 12 midday to 8.30 pm.
The Mental Fight Club has just celebrated their 250th Cafe'. Congratulations! dragoncafe.co.uk
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
7th to 27th May, various locations. Now in its 12th year, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is one of Scotland's most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature. The annual festival takes place in venues across Scotland from 7-27 May 2018, aiming to support the arts and challenge preconceived ideas about mental health www.mhfestival.com/
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EmergingProud London ‘Reframing mental distress as a possible transformation process’
Sat 12 May, 10 am- 8pm, Kingsley Hall, Powis Road London E3 3HJThe Emerging Proud campaign is holding this event at the historic site where the eminent British Psychiatrist R.D Laing conducted the Kingsley Hall experiment. This pioneering project helped revolutionise mental health theory and practice. The Kingsley Hall experiment helped influence future mental health residential home projects that shared this vision of a more humanistic way of working with people in mental and emotional distress, for example, Soteria House and Diabasis. More info www.spiritualemergence.co.uk/announcing-emergingproud-london-2018
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London Night Walk through Suffragette City
Sat 23 June 11:45 pm throughout the night till the morning of Sun 24 June.Meeting point: corner of Queen Elizabeth Street and Tower Bridge Road Outside Sainsbury’s, ending outside House of Parliament at Boudicca’s sculpture. This walk is supported by NSUN, Hoarding UK and Colin and Strawberry Jazz. We are looking for volunteers to help and more supporters. If you think you or your organisation would like to know more please contact Michelle Baharier at mbfcsra@gmail.com
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BME MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE USER MANIFESTO LAUNCH
2 July, 2 pm Moudsley Hospital, Camberwell.Over the last 3 years, Kindred Minds has been consulting with hundreds of BME service users to write a manifesto highlighting changes to policy and practice that will improve our lives as BME mental health service users. The Manifesto, "A Call for Social Justice", can be found in executive summary, powerpoint and full report version from the links at the bottom of this webpage: www.nsun.org.uk/News/bme-mental-health-service-users-launch-manifesto
A fundriser has been set to help the running costs of the event www.gofundme.com/racial-justice-in-mental-health/donate For further details contact Raza Griffiths on kindredmindslondon@gmail.com
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