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Are Psychotropic Medications Life-Saving and Cost Effective? APA Member talks about the “Need for Speed” to catch up on Solution Focused Therapies

BACKGROUND:  The author, an advocate and ISEPP volunteer, supports the rights of psychiatric patients to obtain informed consent, integrated treatment options, and best-practice standards of care, while working towards a participatory model of mental health care.   The purpose of this article is to facilitate discussion regarding … Continue reading

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APA 2012 Meeting: New data on “state-of-the-art treatments” including Structured Psychotherapies for symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

  Published on May  6, 2012 by     mayoclinic Dr. Mark Frye, department chair of Mayo Clinic Psychiatry and Psychology department, talks about the latest bipolar disorder treatments with a distinguished panel of researchers at the 165th annual American Psychiatric Association … Continue reading

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

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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Adina Lambert of ISEPP at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012

Published on May  6, 2012 by     jimgotts Adina Lambert of the International Society for Ethical Psychiatry and Psychology talks at the Occupy the American Psychiatric Association rally before the march on psychiatry.  http://www.facebook.com/events/136489093124199/ The ISEPP 2012 conference, “Alternatives to Biological … Continue reading

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APA 2012 Meeting on Integrated Care: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Posted by Maria Mangicaro Published on May  6, 2012 by     PsychiatricNews Robert L. Findling, M.D., discusses his work in treating child and adolescent psychiatric patients. Dr. Findling stresses the importance of treating young patients in a safe and effective manner. … Continue reading

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APA 2012 Meeting on INTEGRATED CARE: Jesse Wright, M.D. discusses Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

Posted by Maria Mangicaro The APA 2012 Annual Meeting video highlights are available online.    The APA TV program includes “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News” segments.  The five-minute Thought Leadership segments showcase case studies and best practices from the psychiatry departments … Continue reading

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