I was a DJ myself back in the 1990s and although I never played alongside Brandon Block, I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times. Once, on his father’s birthday in a London bar/club, I had just got out of one of my early mental health hospital…
Tuol Sleng or S-21 was the secret prison of the communist Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Comrade Duch and his workers put to death in S-21 over 14000 enemies of the State. These enemies of the party centre were treated like they were subhuman and animals and eventually all prisoners were…
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Here’s a nice, happy piano house track from the early nineties: Off Shore – I Can’t Take The Power – When I’m not mental healthing I really do love listening to house music and find it truly enlightening… I love the catchy lyrics to this underground hit record because I…
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Sicknote are our friends. Indeed, producer and computer man of the band, Flapsandwich , even attended a care and evaluation meeting at Talygarn hospital during my latest incarceration a few months ago and more or less forced the psychiatrist into letting me go by explaining what a load of utter…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Moniz
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…
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