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Moving Beyond Psychiatric Labels

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In 2013, Celia Brown, then Board President of MindFreedom International, shared her experiences with the mental health system. This is her testimonial for the Open Paradigm Project’s campaign, “Moving Beyond Psychiatric Labels.” Ms. Brown was a psychiatry survivor and human rights activist. Her recovery began after joining the survivor movement. She was inspired by alternative … Read more

Soulchosis and Madness

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In March of 2024, Dr. Ron Bassman sat with podcaster, Michael Brant DeMaria, to talk about his book, A Fight to Be: A Psychologist’s Experience From Both Sides of the Locked Door. Dr. Bassman talks about his past experiences as a survivor, the role of empathy and feelings in our present culture, his visit to … Read more