Tag Archives: ALTERNATIVES TO BIOPSYCHIATRY

Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

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. Our conference presenters include James Gordon, M.D. Dr. Gordon is the Founder and Director of … Continue reading →

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Mental Health System Wisdom from Former Foster Children

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Published on May 22, 2012 by     jimgotts Three former Oregon foster children from Oregon Foster Youth Connection/Children First for Oregon talk about mental health interventions in foster care at the Second Annual Symposium on Rethinking Psychiatry in Portland Oregon, May … Continue reading →

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iPad Apps unlocking the isolation of autism

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

For scores of people with autism, the iPad has changed a lot that is fundamental. Autism parents came out in droves after news of Jobs’ death was announced to tell stories of how much Apple technology created under his leadership has changed … 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 →

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Marine Veteran Writes to Dr. Fred Baughman on “The Fog of Drugs”

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

Marine Veteran Writes on “The Fog of Drugs” From:  Anonymous Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:57 To: fredbaughmanmd@cox.net Subject: possible speaking engagement Dr. Baughman, I read the piece that you wrote about SSgt Bales and it prompted me to seek you … Continue reading →

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Tampa Bay’s 10 News Investigation ignites a massive stir: Child Advocates will stand together on April 16, 2012 to Keep the Fire Burning

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 By Maria Mangicaro TAMPA, FL. – Tampa Bay’s 10 News investigation, “Kids in foster care 3 times more likely to get dangerous drugs”, ignited a fired-up, “CYA“ response from Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) earlier this week. The facts presented by news investigator … Continue reading →

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ClearMind, Inc: Harmony in Mental Health

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

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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Prescription for disaster: By Dr. Al Galves

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Prescription for disaster. October 05, 2011 There’s a healthcare scandal brewing in America.  It’s bubbling beneath the surface. Every once in awhile it breaks through — when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shoot up Columbine High; when Loughner shoots Giffords; … Continue reading →

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Brian Kean, Ph.D. – The Risk Society and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Critical Social Research Analysis concerning the development and social impact of the ADHD diagnosis.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Brian Kean, Ph.D. Co-editor, Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. Dr. Kean has extensive experience in teaching and has held a variety of teaching and consultancy positions in special education. He is currently a Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of International School … Continue reading →

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New York Times: Child’s Ordeal Shows Risks of Psychosis Drugs for Young

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

By DUFF WILSON   Published: September 1, 2010 Click here to view full story. OPELOUSAS, La. — At 18 months, Kyle Warren started taking a daily antipsychotic drug on the orders of a pediatrician trying to quell the boy’s severe temper … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Selling Sickness: featuring psychiatrist Dr. David Healy

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

“North America Selling Sickness explores the unhealthy relationships between society, medical science and the pharmaceutical industry as they promote their new miracle cures — selling not just drugs but also the latest diseases that go with them. Drug manufacturers today … Continue reading →

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ISEPP 2011 Conference Registration

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

The 14th Annual Conference of the International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology Transitioning to our new name as the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP) October 28th – 29th, 2011 DoubleTree by Hilton 6161 West … Continue reading →

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THE HEALTH OF PSYCHOSIS

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

This is the fourth in a series of articles on the potential meaning, function and usefulness of the symptoms which result in people being diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders. THE HEALTH OF PSYCHOSIS By Dr. … Continue reading →

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