A Patient Bill of Rights for Psychotropic Prescriptions: A Call for a Higher Standard of Care
With the unprecedented rise in the rate of prescriptions for psychotropic medication, this session defined a Patient Bill of Rights that is consistent with evidence...
A Patient Bill of Rights for Psychotropic Prescriptions: A Call for a Higher Standard of Care
With the unprecedented rise in the rate of prescriptions for psychotropic medication, this session defined a Patient Bill of Rights that is consistent with evidence...
In his book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, Robert Whitaker investigates the astonishing rise in the number of people enrolled in government disability due to mental...
Frank Chessa discussed the recent media, regulatory and political attention to conflicts of interest among clinicians and the allegation that these influence treatment choices. He...
The exploration of the different ways how psychiatric drugs work can expand our understanding of behavioral health symptoms and recovery. The standard disease-centered model that...
This session outlined an integrative model of assessment and intervention in mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Simmons described the basic components of an integrative treatment...
Heart and Soul: Spiritual Care in the Journey of Recovery
A very substantial body of literature attests to the significance of various spiritual perspectives and practices for health and well-being. Increasingly, the conversation has turned...
This session offered an up-to-date critical review of psychiatric drug withdrawal, tapering, and dose reduction strategies described in the medical literature and recommendations for client-centered...
This session offered an up-to-date critical review of psychiatric drug withdrawal, tapering, and dose reduction strategies described in the medical literature and recommendations for client-centered...
How Do Psychiatric Medications Shape Long-Term Outcomes?
In his book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, Robert Whitaker investigates the astonishing rise in the number of people enrolled in government disability due to mental...
Human Rights Imperative for More Choice in Behavioral Health
David Oaks, a fearless consumer activist and advocate, provided a human rights perspective on the need for more non-drug choices in behavioral health care. Oaks...
Innovative Solutions for Building Recovery with Alternatives to Psychotropic Medication
Largely because of the unprecedented marketing by the pharmaceutical industry as well as the transition of behavioral health to primary care venues, spending for psychiatric...
Innovative Solutions for Building Recovery with Alternatives to Psychotropic Medication
An introduction to SAMHSA and a look at some of its strategic initiatives, this session highlighted SAMHSA’s position on alternatives to medication and how it...
Alternatives found in integrative medicine have begun to address the limitations of current psychiatric medications in the treatment of behavioral health conditions. Specifically, evidence-based research...
MindFreedom International’s Principles for Mental Health Alternatives
David Oaks, a fearless consumer activist and advocate, provided a human rights perspective on the need for more non-drug choices in behavioral health care. Oaks...
MindFreedom’s Directory of Mental Health Alternatives
David Oaks, a fearless consumer activist and advocate, provided a human rights perspective on the need for more non-drug choices in behavioral health care. Oaks...
My Lived Experience – A Patient’s Story: An Unheard Voice for Many
Panelists from a variety of perspectives of psychiatric services and experiences engaged with the audience in a thought-provoking conversation. This question and answer session explored...
Justice Be My Hero by Celia Hinojosa Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education & Living Co-Counseling International The Awakening of Kundalini by Gopi...
In his book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, Robert Whitaker investigates the astonishing rise in the number of people enrolled in government disability due to mental...
This session explored the short term benefits and risks of psychotherapy versus medication for persons diagnosed with depression, anxiety and psychosis. A research- validated early...
This session explored the short term benefits and risks of psychotherapy versus medication for persons diagnosed with depression, anxiety and psychosis. A research- validated early...
An introduction to SAMHSA and a look at some of its strategic initiatives, this session highlighted SAMHSA’s position on alternatives to medication and how it...
The Human Rights Imperative for Far, Far More Choices in Mental Health…
David Oaks, a fearless consumer activist and advocate, provided a human rights perspective on the need for more non-drug choices in behavioral health care. Oaks...
The Moral Imperative for Dialogue with Organizations of Survivors of Coerced Psychiatric Human Rights Violations
David Oaks, a fearless consumer activist and advocate, provided a human rights perspective on the need for more non-drug choices in behavioral health care. Oaks...
