The author expresses a desire to live and emphasizes the need for healthcare systems, particularly psychiatry, to prioritize health and life. They criticize the current state of psychiatry as being misaligned with promoting well-being. Additional links are provided for a video and music by Grace.
Month: October 2011
Mental Health Act (UK)
The Mental Health Act is a parliamentary law in the UK that impacts many lives, including the author’s. While acknowledging its democratic endorsement, the author feels it has negatively affected their life. They advocate for a broader understanding of mental health issues and consider the act’s potential need for reform to better align with human rights.
View More Mental Health Act (UK)World Of Hurt
Sub Focus offers easy-listening Drum & Bass, with “World of Hurt” fitting well with the #EoTVibe and the #EndOfTerror movement, highlighting the fight for mental health rights. The track underscores the importance of music in raising awareness and supporting this crucial cause. Further information on Sub Focus is available online.
View More World Of HurtLadies And Gentlemen (Roll The Dice)
Kasabian’s album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum features standout tracks that resonate with listeners, earning its place in the #EoTVibe. The band is recognized as one of Britain’s finest. For more, check out their music on platforms like YouTube and Last.fm.
View More Ladies And Gentlemen (Roll The Dice)Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
I won’t make any silly comments on this as I feel that when The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed, (a fair time ago now) and how it was intended, is important for all people on this planet, whatever their views. I’m going to copy and paste the preamble…
View More Universal Declaration Of Human RightsBorderline
The post discusses the experience of feeling overwhelmed, specifically relating to a ‘borderline’ personality. It features a link to a YouTube video and includes a reference to Madonna’s music, suggesting a connection between emotional challenges and cultural figures. Overall, it highlights feelings of distress and a search for understanding.
View More BorderlineChemical Warfare On Humans
The author reflects on their 14 years of experience in the UK’s psychiatric services, highlighting forced admissions and harmful psychiatric practices. They argue that patients face severe human rights violations due to profit-driven motives of pharmaceutical companies and practitioners. The systemic issues create lifelong disabilities, drawing parallels to historical atrocities without optimism for resolution.
View More Chemical Warfare On HumansEdge Of Existence
Yusuf Islam’s song resonates with the struggle for mental health awareness, highlighting the plight of psychiatric victims who endure significant marginalization and human rights abuses. The emotional impact of the song is pertinent in recognizing their challenges and advocating for their dignity and rights in society.
View More Edge Of ExistenceThe Hypnotist
This chillout classic from the Cafe Del Mar Series explores the concept of hypnotism as an alternative therapy linked to mental health. The song captures the essence of therapy sessions, evoking feelings of emancipation. Hypnotism is also noted for aiding in smoking cessation, making this piece intriguing and relevant.
View More The HypnotistEoTFMH0002 – Famous Mental Healthers – António Egas Moniz
Here is an interesting tale which I think demonstrates some of the extremes involved in the psychiatric industry. António Egas Moniz was a neurologist who went on to become the founder of modern psychosurgery. He invented the procedure called leucotomy. In 1949 he was the first Portuguese National to be…
View More EoTFMH0002 – Famous Mental Healthers – António Egas MonizYour God is a False God
Just going back to my regular meeting with the Stasi earlier this week… (Stasi were originally the East German Secret Police) I refer to my crack psychiatric home treatment team endearingly as the Stasi as it sums up neatly what they are really like. I was discussing with David, the…
View More Your God is a False GodShiny Happy People
The post aims to uplift those who may feel down, particularly psychiatric victims, despite the author’s skepticism about psychiatric conditions like depression. The writer expresses sadness over R.E.M.’s breakup and shares a link to their song “Shiny Happy People,” emphasizing the value of maintaining a positive mental attitude.
View More Shiny Happy PeopleFolsom Prison Blues
Nothing beats a bit of Johnny Cash when you’re locked in a box, be it a padded cell or otherwise. Johnny had his own fight and his moody lyrics sure hit the spot when times are hard. More from Johnny Cash here http://www.last.fm/music/Johnny+Cash
View More Folsom Prison BluesDark Times
Trafik, an innovative electronica group, opens their ‘None But The Brave’ album with “Dark Times,” reflecting on societal struggles within healthcare. They evoke a rebirth of fundamental human rights and express a desire for a Renaissance to combat current challenges, advocating for the End of Terror in mental health and psychiatry.
View More Dark TimesMind Freedom International
Mind Freedom International (MFI) is a non-profit dedicated to reforming the mental health system through non-violent activism for truth, freedom, equality, and human rights. The organization provides support for psychiatry victims and campaigns for inpatients facing enforced treatment, with a global presence to promote justice and end tyranny in mental health practices.
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