Category Archives: Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry

Wounded Warriors Receive Holistic Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acupuncture at Concussion Restoration Care Center, Camp Leatherneck

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Uploaded by     3rdID8487on May 21, 2011 Package about how the Concussion Restoration Care Center is a Navy-Marine Corps initiative that provides holistic care to service members who have been injured in Afghanistan. The proof of concept started on August 30, … Continue reading →

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Cultural Arts Prevention and Intervention for At-Risk Youth: A Replicable Program Model

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Uploaded by     ubsswmediaon May 22, 2009 Dr. William S. Rowe presents on Cultural Arts Prevention and Intervention for At-Risk Youth: A Replicable Program Model.  This is an excerpt from the Buffalo Center for Social Researchs Distinguished Scholar Series.  Click here to view the … Continue reading →

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What are affordable ways to help develop social, behavioral and cognitive skills when dealing with autism?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Posted by Maria Mangicaro U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard, in an order signed in March, required Florida’s Medicaid insurance program for needy families to begin paying for a psychological program, called applied behavioral analysis, designed to improve the behavior, language and cognitive … Continue reading →

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Harry Lichtenstein at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, May 5, 2012, Philadelphia

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Published on May  9, 2012 by     jimgotts Harry Lichtenstein at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012, Philadelphia.  Harry is a long-time New York City activist for human rights in mental health, as well as for a more humane and wholistic … Continue reading →

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PTSD treatment with Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro to resolve the development of trauma-related disorders caused by exposure to distressing, traumatising, or negative life events, such as rape or military combat. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry, Extreme Makeover with Sirdeaner Walker, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), PTSD | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry: Looking at the Mind-Body connection with Dr. James Gordon

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Posted by Maria Mangicaro The ISEPP 2012 conference, “Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry II: Treatments That Work”, is scheduled for November 2-3 at the Airport Marriot Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A call for papers remains open through May 2012; visit the ISEPP main … Continue reading →

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Military Medical Acupuncture: A non-medication alternative supporting the health of our troops

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Posted by Maria Mangicaro Acupuncture is becoming widely accepted by the military to support both physical aliments and mental health concerns of our troops. Uploaded by     AFNAfghan on May 17, 2010 This story is about Soldiers that are looking to acupuncture to treat … Continue reading →

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Jared Loughner loses 3 appeals over forced medication in Tucson shooting case

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

ABC 15 report:  Jared Loughner loses 3 appeals over forced medication in Tucson shooting case. By Dr. Al Galves TUCSON, AZ:  The Associated Press reports that Jared Loughner, the man who shot Gabby Giffords, has lost his appeal of the court order … Continue reading →

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“Fluff Journalism”: is it a stifling factor to the injustices within our mental health care system?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

By Maria Mangicaro TAMPA, FL:  A chilling response came from a Florida state agency last week as it seems the agency is trying to muzzle a parent for speaking out against the state for giving her children dangerous psychiatric medications without her informed consent, … Continue reading →

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Robert Whitaker’s “Anatomy of an Epidemic” focus of Discussion Group: Psychiatry “Practice Improvement”-CME

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Posted by: Maria Mangicaro The Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care (FEMHC) was established last year in response to nationwide interest in Robert Whitaker’s book, Anatomy of an Epidemic, and the desire to examine existing research, create support for new innovative … Continue reading →

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Disabled Veterans Compete in VA Summer Sports Clinic: Healing the Body, Spirit and Mind from the traumas of war

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

The National Veterans Affairs Summer Sports Clinic in the San Diego Bay, changing the lives of our nations wounded veterans. Two events are hosted on Port of San Diego tidelands: cycling at Embarcadero Marina Park North and sailing.  Port tenant San … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry, Programs for Disabled Veterans, Suicide Among the U.S. Military, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

ISEPP Member Marcia Lee discusses Dr. Thomas Szasz

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Marcia Lee, founder of Solutions Without Drugs, is a certified NM Educational Trainer, Reading Specialist, ADD/ADHD Consultant, Children’s Movement Coach, writer, editor, and public speaker. As a new member of ISEPP and an educational trainer, I work with parents, teachers, and … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Search Through Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry: If we don’t medicate, what do we do?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

By:  Rossa Forbes First of all, I am delighted to have the chance to speak to this issue in my blog post to ISEPP. That’s the big question, isn’t it? If we don’t medicate, what do we do? Where is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry, mental health, mental health advocacy, mental illness, Psychosis, Recovery Story, Rossa Forbes, Schizophrenia, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Florida plaintiff Deidra Sanbourne: Was her death caused by a Clozipine-Induced Bowel Obstruction? Readers of the book Crazy deserve to know about the harm psychiatric drugs can cause.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

By: Maria Mangicaro Tampa, FL:   “Neglected to Death” is an excellent three-part series by reporters from The Miami Herald calling attention to the shocking abuse and negligence in Florida’s assisted living facilities (ALFs).   The year-long investigation exposes a critical breakdown in the state’s enforcement … Continue reading →

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