Category Archives: ISEPP Member

Dr. John Breeding Testifies on Electroshock Therapy

Uploaded by     psychetruthon May 31, 2007 Dr. John Breeding, Ph.D. Psychologist testifies before the Austin City Council about Electroshock Therapy. Dr. Breeding is part of the Coalition for the Abolition of Electroshock Therapy. The recent 5th annual Roky Erickson Psychedelic … Continue reading

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Psychiatric Labels and they DSM 5: “We all have stories to tell”

Posted by Maria Mangicaro Ted Chabasinski at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012  Published on May  7, 2012 by     jimgotts Ted Chabasinski, gives a moving talk at the Occupy the American Psychiatric Association rally before marching on psychiatry. http://www.facebook.com/events/136489093124199/ “This … Continue reading

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): A non-controversial, undisputed treatment in the Land of Dr. Oz

By Maria Mangicaro As a mental health advocate for over ten years, I respect the opinions of others regarding controversial issues.   Much like Congress, organized mental health advocacy results in advocates taking sides, rather than working side-by-side to advance a progressive, unified advocacy agenda. In … Continue reading

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Mental Health Advocates Gather for Inspiring Presentations at the ISEPP 2011 Conference

Hi Folks: I have been attending the ISEPP conferences since before the turn of the last century. This by far was the best I have ever attended. It was a pleasure to hear Thomas Szasz talk about the state of psychiatry, to … Continue reading

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First Time ISEPP Conference Goer Shares Her Experience and Expressive Talent

It was fantastic!  This had been my first one.  It is very validating to be around a group of people who understand the absurdity of our psychotherapeutic State.  I like the focus on alternatives.  It was great to meet Lacasse, … Continue reading

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ISEPP Welcomes and Supports the Efforts of New Member Susan Wells Vaughan

ISEPP warmly welcomes new member Susan Wells Vaughan who recently contacted ISEPP about mental health advocacy.  Susan is a native of North Carolina and both an artist and a published author.  She is known locally for her folk-art style town  … Continue reading

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Volunteer Efforts and Social Networks Igniting the Synergy of ISEPP

“…like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so … Continue reading

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“Movement is the Key” and ISEPP Presenter Marcia Lee is a “Mover and Shaker” when it comes ADHD/ADD

The 2011 Conference in L.A. taking place Oct. 28 & 29 is the flagship event of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP formerly ICSPP), a research and education network focusing on the critical study of the mental health movement. … Continue reading

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Dr. Jeffrey Lacasse and Dr. David Cohen on Reducing the use of Psychotropic Medications in Child Welfare Settings

Jeffrey Lacasse, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Arizona State University will be presenting with Dr. David Cohen at the ISEPP 2011 Conference. Their topic – “A Practical Method for Reducing the use of Psychotropic Medications in Child Welfare Settings? Results From a Pilot … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Dr. Nobody with Dr. Jonathan Leo

Jonathan Leo, Ph.D. Professor of Neuroanatomy, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine will be presenting “The Adventures of Dr. Nobody: How I Was Banned from JAMA For Life, with Implications for Evidence-Based Psychiatry” at the ISEPP 2011 Conference in L.A. Dr. Leo … Continue reading

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Psychiatryland: Marketing and Manipulation Tactics of the Biopsychiatry – Psychopharmacology Industry

Los Angeles, CA:  Board-certified psychiatrist and author of several books, Dr. Phillip Sinaikin will be presenting a plenary Friday Oct. 28th at the ISEPP 2011 conference. Based on his recently published book PSYCHIATRYLAND and over 25 years of clinical experience, the topic … Continue reading

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ClearMind, Inc: Harmony in Mental Health

Mark Foster is a family physician, writer, and public speaker based in Colorado. He graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003, completed his residency at North Colorado Family Medicine in 2006, and is board certified in Family Medicine.  … Continue reading

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Dr. Toby Watson on The Four False Pillars of Biopsychiatry: Examining the Facts about the Underlying Assumptions of Biopsychiatry

Dr. TobyTyler Watson, Psy.D., is the past Executive Director of ISEPP. Dr. Watson is a clinical depth psychologist and the clinical and doctoral training director at Associated Psychological Health Services in Shebogan, WI. He is also the Executive Director of … Continue reading

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ISEPP 2011 Conference Presenter Dr. Mark Foster shares a 9/11 tribute.

Mark Foster, D.O.  willl be presenting at the ISEPP 2011 Conference in L.A. His presentation: “Ghosts in the Machine: Lessons from the Front Lines of a Mental Health Revolution”  will take place Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. From Dr. Foster: Remembering … Continue reading

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“To Pill or Not to Pill”: a review of Dr. Phillip Sinaikin’s book PSYCHIATRYLAND

Phil Sinaikin, M.D. Board-certified psychiatrist and author, will be presenting at the ISEPP 2011 Conference in Los Angeles, CA:  “Psychiatryland: Marketing and Manipulation Tactics of the Biopsychiatry -Psychopharmacology Industry.”    For more information about the ISEPP Conference go to www dot Psych … Continue reading

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