Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dr. Kenneth Bock from the Rhinebeck Health Center on Autism

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

“Every patient is a kind of mystery novel waiting for you to figure it out” Steven J. Bock, M.D. The Rhinebeck Health Center is at the forefront with treating Autism.  The Center has treated children from across the United States and around … Continue reading →

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Sympathy, Not Drug Therapy for Veterans

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

By Elizabeth Root, LCSW, MSW MS Ed As republished from the Trumansburg Free Press Following up on Dr. Hendrickson’s very thoughtful Guest Opinion of November 9,  I endorse the point he made about how we can be supportive friends and … Continue reading →

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Disable Bullying: Lauren Potter (Glee Star) Speaks Out

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Youtube Credits:  Uploaded by AbilityPathChannelon Feb 15, 2011 Lauren Potter of Glee and her mother Robin Sinkhorn speak out against the bullying of children with special needs.  If you’re inspired by their words, we invite you to join them by … Continue reading →

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The Doctors discuss Autism with Dr. Harvey Karp

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Youtube Credits:  Uploaded by thehappiestbabyon Jan 30, 2009 The Doctors invite Dr. Harvey Karp to help them understand autism. Dr. Harvey Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician, child development specialist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the USC School of … Continue reading →

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The Mental Health System: Who’s Crazy?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Youtube Credits:  Uploaded by jimgotts on Feb 28, 2012 PsychRights Attorney Jim Gottstein discussing the psychiatric drugging of children and youth and the elderly at his guest lecture at Alaska Pacific University, February 22, 2012 “The Mental Health System: Who’s Crazy?”  … Continue reading →

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pHARMacology Updates: FDA Adds New Warning Labels for Statins

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/kwidget/wid/0_2833rvoj/uiconf_id/5590821 Federal regulators announced today they would add additional safety warnings to the labels on statins, a class of  drugs that lower cholesterol.  Click here to read more at ABC News.   The Metabolic Syndrome and Its Treatments by Grace … Continue reading →

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Advocates from Czech Republic alert ISEPP to psychiatric practice of caging

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

By:  Debra Shulkes Prague, Czech Republic Repealing Mental Health Laws on Facebook European Network of (ex-)Users and Survivors of Psychiatry We are trying to get the word out about the situation here in the Czech Republic: a woman died inside … Continue reading →

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The Chardon High School Shooting: what other school shootings have involved

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Youtube Credits: Uploaded by whowouldathoughttv on Feb 27, 2012 By Maria Mangicaro CHARDON, Ohio — On Monday morning a gunman opened fire in the cafeteria at a suburban Cleveland high school.  The accused shooter, T.J. Lane began shooting at Chardon High … Continue reading →

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UNSTUCK WITH DR. JAMES GORDON | Preview | PBS

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Uploaded by PBSon Nov 15, 2009 Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and one of the world’s leading experts in mind-body medicine, takes viewers on a seven-step journey to a healthier and happier life in his new PBS special UNSTUCK … Continue reading →

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Targets Pre-Schooler’s for ADHD

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

 Submitted by Dorothy Caruso It appears the American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) is on the prowl for more child-business; this time, it’s pre-schooler’s. In the February 2012 issue of Parenting magazine, the article, Got a Kid Who Can’t Sit Still?, … Continue reading →

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Med Watch Safety Alerts for Psychiatric Drugs 2011 Year In Review

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

ISEPP member Dr. Grace Jackson has updated our PsychIntegrity.org site with a 2011 Review of Med Watch Safety Alerts for Psychiatric Drugs. The updates include: Antipsychotic drugs:  Class Labeling Change Treatment During Pregnancy and Potential Risk for Newborns Topamax (topiramate):  … Continue reading →

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SAMHSA votes for the most important achievements in mental health in the last 20 years.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

From Dan Fisher and the other folks at the National Empowerment Center: SAMHSA has another one of those votes going, this time for the most important achievements in mental health in the last 20 years. The Treatment Advocacy Center has … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Child Advocacy Event: Third Annual Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Gabriel Myers April 16, 2012

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Uploaded by CCHRfloridaon Feb 22, 2012 CLEARWATER, FL:  This is the story of Gabriel Myers: On April 16, 2009, 7-year-old Gabriel Myers apparently hanged himself in the residence of his foster parents. In February and March 2009, Gabriel experienced a … Continue reading →

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ISEPP shares concerns from a mother’s perspective

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I just recently joined the ISEPP Discussion Group. It is a relief to read stories, find others who know what is happening, have the same concerns and can talk about it. I have been alone (some connections online) but mostly … Continue reading →

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Book Review of PSYCHIATRYLAND by ISEPP Member Adina Lambert, MA

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Psychiatryland by Philip Sinaikin,MD Book review by Adina Lambert, MA Dr. Philip Sinaikin has taken a frightening and often misunderstood subject and written a book that is not only clear, concise, and easily understood, but at times even humorous.   He has given practicing … Continue reading →

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