tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87581381199623154702011-10-11T22:48:22.793+01:00Working together GREATER results can be achieved!FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-46389771836114607012011-09-03T13:01:00.004+01:002011-09-03T13:59:04.817+01:00

Dear Friends, Please find the reminder and invitation to our monthly FEEL meeting, taking place as usual on the 3rd Monday 6.30-8.30pm, the 19th of September at LARC 62, Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel E1 1JS There's two birthdays to celebrate this month and in two months FEEL itself counts FOUR years of activity!!! Time to celebrate our achievements. We might have not changed much in the stiff,

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On Friday 19th August, from 12.00-4.00pm the Network are hosting a half day meeting to get more organized in fighting the Cuts to our Benefits. And their solicitor Ravi Low-Beer will be talking about the Resistance Network's push to seek a Judicial Review of Government actions in the Courts. It's at Students Union Bar, Goldsmiths Student Union, University of London, Dixon Road, London SE14

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-33055518751597682412011-08-11T19:36:00.004+01:002011-08-12T01:42:49.780+01:00

Dear Friends, We hope to find you well and that the past few days of riots and destruction have not affected you or your close ones too much.My thoughts go as well to those that have to endure life close to war places and destruction constantly; those that lose their lives and youths while fighting it.Isn't life supposed to bring joy and happiness to ALL the people? Certainly things could be

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-43250615138706780442011-07-22T23:39:00.004+01:002011-07-23T00:16:59.157+01:00

Dear Friends, We had a nice and cozy meeting this week as a consequence of the ever changing weather conditions and the Autumn-like pouring. Present: David K, Myra, Pia, Martin, Sergio, Brian, Nat. Apologies from Sarah, Eamer and Sheila. Here the highlights of the meeting: -The SPEAK OUT AGAINST PSYCHIATRY was discussed and most of the present confirmed attendance. It was raised the

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-69791404624074649112011-07-14T10:24:00.004+01:002011-07-14T10:41:32.168+01:00

 PRESS RELEASE  Subject: Protest - Speak Out Against Psychiatry Venue: Outside Royal College of Psychiatry - 17 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PG. Date: 4 – 6pm on Wednsday the 27th July 2011 Contact: John Hoggett – 0118 941 5144, speakoutagainstpsychiatry@gmail.com   PROTESTERS GATHER OUTSITE THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS A group called, Speak Out Against Psychiatry are organising a

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-41509996080227849512011-07-14T10:08:00.002+01:002011-07-14T10:08:34.286+01:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to FEEL's July Newsletter. You will find a few nice and interesting dates for your diary for this month and beyond: from art exhibition, film premiere to a chance and right to protest at the Royal College of Psychiatry in London. As always our wish is that services for the mental health sufferers will improve to the standards that people individually need, not to

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-65500474649941147582011-06-28T23:37:00.002+01:002011-07-01T17:11:36.870+01:00

Interesting Article on the Journal of Chinese Medicine There is still lot of skepticism about ancient Oriental philosophies and remedies in majority of population, but this is simply due to pure ignorance of both Western professionals and their patients. As more and more people are experimenting alternatives to conventional medicine, I am confident that Eastern methods of healing will find the

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-32715573344553408412011-06-26T13:19:00.004+01:002011-06-28T23:39:30.755+01:00

Dear Friends, This is a little update following our monthly meeting this week. It has been a very dynamic evening with lots of positive feedback from last event at St John's and some new and fresh ideas to look forward to as well. Warm welcome to Brett, Jake and Caroline that joined us for the first time. Other present: David K, Myra, Sarah, Brian, Charly, Eamer, Nat. Apologies from Tony

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-87461181959381786512011-06-15T22:10:00.004+01:002011-06-16T11:16:51.797+01:00

Dear Friends, We wish to thank all of you that helped and got involved in FEEL event in support to the MHRN (Mental Health Resistance Network) last Friday the 10th. Thank you Ms Angela for letting us access a church smelling of fresh flowers; to the Madlark for entertaining us with their music and for supplying the sound system, to Ms Ann for offering her BSL interpreting, for the wonderful

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-18472722051060893192011-06-07T08:14:00.002+01:002011-06-11T08:34:04.213+01:00

The shocking impact of Osborne’s heartless cuts on the disabled “Although 4,000 of the most vulnerable disabled claimants will be exempt because they need help through the day or night, most ill and disabled people will be forced to move into cheaper accommodation, often outside the area where they live.” Read full article here

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-69641705773151857682011-06-07T07:44:00.002+01:002011-06-12T00:45:24.400+01:00

Several weeks ago in the attempt to put a bit of order in our mailing list and clear up all those wrong mails that sometimes bounce back, we have asked you to identify your preferences in terms of frequency receiving our mails and locating yourself geographically. We would like to thank all of you that replied, and we appreciated the ones that offered a word of support and encouragement for our

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-69729407549289133302011-05-28T10:42:00.008+01:002011-06-05T09:57:47.709+01:00

Next FEEL event is being organised for Friday the 10th June, 7-9pm. We are being allowed to use St Johns Church of Bethnal Green, how blessed! Lingo will be contained for the respect of all :o) Please note that the front of the church is being renovated and the scaffold is covered in red canvas. In case you are feeling lost, please note that the way IN is still via the main gate in Cambridge

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-59073233043916641412011-05-08T23:53:00.002+01:002011-05-09T00:20:46.940+01:00

Dear Friends, After the Easter break, the Royal wedding/Bin Laden mise-en-scene and the May Bank holiday, things seem set to gradually get back to the regular routine. The whole period reminded me of the Christmas season, when many, if not most of the services come to a stand still and people in need of assistance are kept on hold. In a few hours, on Monday the 9th, the National Week of Action

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-52624294438498090072011-04-21T21:15:00.006+01:002011-04-26T00:23:35.447+01:00

PRESS RELEASE MAD PRIDE ‘A FEAST OF FOOLS’ A FUNDRAISER FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH RESISTANCE NETWORK’s CAMPAIGN AGAINST WELFARE BENEFIT CUTS SAT 23rd APRIL 8PM – LATE ADMISSION £5 / £2 concessions. PARADISE 9 / THE STRANGE AGENCY/ RICHARD ALLEN/ DANGEROUS T/ L.A.SALAMI / DAVID STUDDERT / DAVID KESSELL / DAVID AMERY / FRAN LOCK / JAZZMAN JOHN + FRIENDS The S E London MAD PRIDE group are

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-3632419205096544932011-04-11T00:10:00.001+01:002011-04-11T00:11:44.356+01:00

So the latest news is that hearing loss could lead to dementia in some people. Or as they put it an early warning that dementia is likely in later life. This from the John Hopkins School of Medicine in New York. They are scientists dealing in facts. Although this apparently comes from a Department of Neurology, they have forgotten something very important: the effect of emotions on the

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-87500370980606300722011-04-11T00:06:00.001+01:002011-04-11T00:08:43.851+01:00

“Omega-3s are precious nutrients that have never reached such historically low levels in our diets. We cannot ignore the physical health risks to children from a poor nutritional diet as they are all too visible. What’s less visible is the damage to their brains,” said Dr Alex Richardson, a research scientist at the University of Oxford and founder and director of FAB.Dr Richardson and other

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-37722997249816730282011-04-10T23:46:00.000+01:002011-04-10T23:48:35.607+01:00

Join disability activists, benefit claimants groups and all decent right-thinking people outside the so called Daily Mail to demand Stop the Defamation - Stop the Lies.The Daily Mail's chairperson is Viscount Rotheremere, a non-dom who avoids UK taxes on his vast wealth by claiming to live in France despite owning a £40 million house with a 220-acre estate in Wiltshire.As part of the third

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-34919602637051523642011-04-10T23:41:00.000+01:002011-04-10T23:43:00.210+01:00

A ground-breaking report is published today on the experiences of patients who appealed to a tribunal against their detention under the Mental Health Act.First-hand information has been obtained from patients of their personal experiences of appearing before the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health), formerly the Mental Health Review Tribunal.This type of information has never been gathered before

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-54810186280008911942011-04-10T22:52:00.003+01:002011-04-10T22:57:23.323+01:00

Dear Friends,Here is the reminder of our April meeting, taking place on Monday the 18th of April, 6.30-8.30pm at LARC, 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel E1 1ES.Last month it was decided to dedicate the next meeting for a hands-on workshop on the theme of the welfare benefit reassessment procedures. The leader/representatives of several service users groups have been invitated to come along to

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-66774420615293939922011-04-01T07:12:00.003+01:002011-04-01T07:16:14.023+01:00

Great new spot!http://blog.goviralnetwork.com/campaigns/time-to-talk-time-to-change/

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-31093784144205789122011-03-10T00:03:00.002Z2011-03-10T00:05:03.963Z

March for an Alternative to cutsThe TUC is organising a national march and rally on 26 March 2011, in response to the government's programme of fast and deep public spending cuts. This site provides more information and resources for the day.http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-49551325605892479502011-03-10T00:02:00.003Z2011-03-10T00:08:38.853Z

New Links Women's group is organising a Women's Day-Open Day on the 28th of March and celebrate the relocation of the weekly gatherings at the newly refurbished Methodist Church, 1 Merchant Street, Bow E3 4LYThe group promotes self-development, self-esteem and create a place for women and their children to socialise and relax (crèche available when booked in advance). The open day will be a fun

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-61144939919344649702011-03-10T00:01:00.000Z2011-03-10T00:02:35.889Z

Yesterday, the 8th of March was the 100th Anniversary of Women's Day.If you haven't had the chance to celebrate it yet, there are plenty of eventsthroughout the month, all across town, here there is a tasterhttp://womenshistorymonth.wordpress.com/events/march-2011-events/

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-40429966325144371002011-03-09T23:59:00.002Z2011-03-10T00:01:35.921Z

Dear Friends,Our Workshop Day at the Kingsley Hall is fast approaching.Just a quick reminder of all the details:WHEN: Saturday, 12th March 2011, 2-6 pm WHERE: Kingsley Hall Community Corner of Powis and Bruce Roads, London E3 3HJ, United Kingdom http://www.kingsleyhall.co.uk/khmap.htmHOW TO GET THERE:The closest underground station to Kingsley

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-6745308748381653522011-02-16T23:05:00.002Z2011-02-16T23:26:14.098Z

"JOINING HANDS IN HEALTH launched its online petition The Nation Speaks - "NO! Not In My Name" in May 2010. Our aim is to stop the EU Food Supplements Directive from becoming law in the UK in April 2011… in the hope of protecting the nation from a lifetime of perpetual ill-health; safeguard consumer choice, human & animal rights, cultural heritage and the environment. Plus secure a safer,

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-9076512431111203432011-02-16T22:38:00.007Z2011-02-16T22:56:35.551Z

Back in town for more action:15th February 2011 - 19th March 2011Tuesday – Saturday @ 8pmSaturday and Sunday @ 3.30pmMenier Chocolate Factory53 Southwark Street,London SE1 1RUhttp://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/ruby_wax_losing_it

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-46483338135701730522011-02-04T10:42:00.004Z2011-02-04T10:47:41.067Z

Gerard Mannix Flynn' must see exhibition is on till October 2011.Dialogue, 43A Vyner Street, London E29DQ Dialogue Cultural Space - Opening HoursWednesday-Sunday 11am-5pmWell worth a visit.http://farcryproductions.weebly.com/

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-45840579792770738502011-02-03T09:12:00.005Z2011-02-04T10:48:23.233Z

In February it takes place the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.For more info and to check the calendar of events see:http://www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/calendar/Events_Calendar.php

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-16287589783088841852011-02-03T08:47:00.003Z2011-02-03T08:53:51.981Z

Dear Friends,During January meeting we've discussed a few general issues that hopefully will improve the running of our gatherings.Simple rules such as having a chair and an agenda to follow at each meeting, collect the major action points to share for those that cannot join us were agreed. We also mentioned how important is respecting each other, taking turns in talking by rising hands, and very

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-38454357656781704472011-02-03T08:35:00.002Z2011-02-03T09:28:26.461Z

Please, do check this out :)http://www.soterianetwork.org.uk/bradford/bradford.html'We are a network of people in the UK promoting the development of drug-free and minimum medication therapeutic environments for people experiencing 'psychosis' or extreme states. We are part of an international movement of service users, survivors, activists, carers and professionals fighting for more humane,

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-59156148182721353772011-02-02T23:02:00.007Z2011-02-20T23:34:12.671Z

PROGRAMME ‘Your Say, Your Day’Thursday 3rd February 2010, 11.30 - 5pm, Toynbee Halls.11.30am Registration -Tea & Coffee, Networking, Market place ♫ ♫, Music from KEN in Market Place 30mins12noon Chair’s IntroductionAgenda items Aims and opportunities of the day …………………..Theo Berton (Lecture Hall) 15 mins12.15 Whole System Review –an opportunity to get involved in helping to shape

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-13275285222892394092011-02-02T22:56:00.002Z2011-02-02T23:01:19.228Z

PRESS RELEASEMAD PRIDE for the HOLOCAUST DAYA FUNDRAISER FOR THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST WELFARE BENEFIT CUTS.THE MONTAGUE ARMSNEW CROSS SE14FRIDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 8PM – MIDNIGHT£5 / £2 concessions.THE SWAMP WINOS / PSCHOYOGI / ONE TRUE DOG / BLOCO MALUCO / LE DONNE / DAVE RUSSELL The crew of ‘nutters’ behind Creative Routes ‘MUSES CAFE’ events are once more teaming up with campaigning organisation MAD

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-92098481221093568922011-01-17T12:31:00.004Z2011-01-17T12:40:43.927Z

Please find details of an interesting event taking place on Monday, 21st February 2011, in Nottingham.This event is an opportunity to discuss what has become of ‘recovery’and what is happening to the concept of peer support. Some people who use mental health services now understand recovery as a bad thing and peer support workers are being asked to be involved in forcibly drugging people. Was

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-89089448788748892892011-01-17T11:51:00.009Z2011-01-17T12:21:50.258Z

Spiritual Crisis Network presents:free public talk and book launch ofPSYCHOSIS and SPIRITUALITY:Consolidating the New ParadigmEdited by Isabel Clarke.Published: Wiley.Hosted by St Marylebone Healing and Counselling CentreShort Talks:"Spiritual Crisis Network – In Action"by Jim Taylor and Maria RavisankarIsabel Clarke: " About the Book"Janice Hartley: "The Hero's Journey".Friday 11th February 2011

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-5852327415839186632011-01-11T23:14:00.006Z2011-01-11T23:27:32.340Z

Housing Link is a Council service working with people with mental health problems. Only a few days before Christmas the Council proposed to close the service offered, giving only a couple of weeks notice to the HL staff and a few other services that facethe same possibility.The final decision will be taken on Wed 12th of January. The Housing Link Staff are calling for any possible supporter that

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-17922198702054628472011-01-11T22:49:00.001Z2011-01-11T23:13:56.309Z

This is a mail received from theSelf Defence Coalition, now called Survivor Resistance Networkmeeting tomorrow Wednesday 12th January 2011, 2.00pm - 4.00pmHi to Everyone opposed to Benefit changes, First of all, Happy New Year! We had a very productive meeting in December where we decided to set up working groups to start work on differednt aspects of our campaign against the government's

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-52004023268556107282011-01-11T22:46:00.002Z2011-01-11T22:49:29.978Z

Dear Friends, We hope that the New Year has started well for you and that you have exciting plans for the weeks and months ahead. For us the year is starting well indeed, as we are looking forward to improve the work we do and take on board more minds. One of our resolutions for the year 2010 was to network with other active service users/survivors/mental health campaigners groups (you name

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-48362744388122890572010-12-15T09:05:00.005Z2010-12-15T09:38:00.947Z

Demo Against Housing Benefit and Welfare Cuts: meeting TODAY @ 12.15pm at Trafalgar Square, then set off for Downing Street for 12.30pm. Back to Trafalgar Square for the Alternative Nativity "No Room at the Inn" around 3pm.Here's what DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) say in regards to their demo:http://disabledpeopleprotest.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-91532310643976971272010-12-15T09:01:00.007Z2010-12-15T09:41:37.046Z

Dear Friends,We are meeting up for our December meeting next Monday the 20th as usual at The LARC Centre, 62 Fielgate Street, Whitechapel E1, 6.30-8.30.This is the last meeting for this year, but we are already making plans for the New Year.We are arranging an event to take place in early March, when hopefully the weather will be gentler and people less lethargic.What we'd like to do is an open

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-33939778851080016442010-12-13T22:08:00.004Z2011-06-18T23:05:34.258+01:00

Some footage of the Mad Pride demonstration against welfare benefits, which took place at Speakers Corner , London, on the 26 of October. Please, note that audio is quite bad due to wind and poor equipment. You might watch it with sound off. Images say it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azRHZY__JPA

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-32284264547340541482010-11-16T23:45:00.005Z2010-12-13T23:57:56.268Z

Who wants the WARS??? Who wants the CUTS???Same old GREEDY circle, inn't!!!A mega protest took place in Trafalgar Square on Saturdaythe 20th November. More on PeaceStrike.org website.WHITE FLAG REVOLUTION “END THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN”http://peacestrike.org/

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FEEL turned three today!!!It was exactly the 15th of November 2007 when a couple of us joined the group created with the aid of Myra Garrett by an initial idea of David Kessel.We are an indipendent group that campaigns for better services specially in the forced asyliums offered in mental health wards, but we also denunce the reality of what lies behind the 3Ms (money making machine) that is

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-79975711687494998822010-11-10T18:55:00.002Z2010-11-10T18:58:39.008Z

Yes, nothing new really...a part for to the ones taking the drugs, unaware and system-trusting...http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/drugs-linked-to-brain-damage-30-years-ago-2127504.html

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-39712426214978775442010-11-09T09:30:00.004Z2010-11-09T09:57:28.116Z

We've got a little record of last month Mad Pride debate at Speakers Corner. Check for morehttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35749&id=100001235317515&l=750c90ee5b

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-14876732081672228412010-11-09T09:12:00.003Z2010-11-09T09:21:56.407Z

Dear Friends,We would like to remind you about FEEL monthly meeting taking place next Monday the 15th November at the LARC Centre 62, Fieldgate Street, London E1 1ES (6.30-8.30pm). The 15th November 2007 was the first date when the first FEEL members, a small group of four, gathered together at the Idea Store Library, Whitechapel, before gaining a cozy space at the LARC Centre in 2008. There have

FEELhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890966371415176507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758138119962315470.post-88751485962997424492010-10-11T10:33:00.007+01:002010-10-11T13:42:10.768+01:00

MAD PRIDE PRESENTS… A DAY OF ACTION TO OPPOSE WELFARE BENEFITS CUTS FOR PEOPLE LABELLED MENTALLY ILL TUESDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2010 SPEAKERS CORNER, HYDE PARK, 1 PM BANKERS – HANDS OFF OUR BENEFITS! The economic downturn caused by the irresponsibility of bankers and big business has led to the new Conservative/ Liberal Democrat merger government to enact the biggest cuts in public services since

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Dear Friends,I hope to find you well and that you've had a good week leading to the 10/10/10, World Mental Health Day.As usual there have been heaps of events and activities to celebrate it: impossible to attend them all! I was very pleased in taking part to the Largactyl Shuffle, a sponsored walk organised by CoolTan Arts. Mind organised several Time to get Moving events in several boroughs: I

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Dear Friends,Following HT IV many might still be thinking about brain shrinkage after listening to what Dr Moncrieff shared with us or hopefully are practising some of the remedy that have been mentioned during an amazing participation of an avid and enthusiastic public. Hopefully FEEL we'll be able to invite Dr Moncrieff again in the future, but for the time being we would like to share the

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Have a look at our records -photos and notes- taken at last Human Therapy not Drugs Tyranny IV event on 30th of July @ The Kingsley Hall.Photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20954&id=100001235317515&l=71d40a6febPlease note that this are not verbatim.HUMAN THERAPY not Drug TyrannyFriday, 30th July 2010, Kingsley Hall, BowSpeakers: Dr Joanna Moncrieff, Sarah Barratt, Nathalie

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Some people more than others get influenced by ambience: does your surroundings invites a good night of sleep? http://www.naturaltherapypages.co.uk/article/creating_a_sleep_sanctuary

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Welfare spending to be cut by £4bn, says George Osbornehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11250639

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There are SIX more plays until the 1st of October of this new play, 'Bedlam', based on the 18th century Bethlem hospital. See the Shakespeare's Globe theatre website.http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/theatre/annualtheatreseason/bedlam/

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A new report has raised concerns that the coalition government could be planning moves to cut the amount it spends on disability living allowance (DLA).This article might be a few months old, but decisions will be taken very soon.http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/index.php/2010/

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Greece, Spain, France...soon Britain???Why don't the bankers, parliamentarians and politicians get a slice off their FAT salaries? Debt would get paid in a instant.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11204528

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Grab it, bag it, bin it - a new approach to psychological problem solving. It pretty much seems to follow Eastern philosophies such as Feng Shui: dis-ease takes shape mentally and physically when energy is not allowed to run naturally and freely.http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2010/09/grab-it-bag-it-bin-it-new-approach-to.html

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Have you seen last Sunday drama? It might be still available on ITV iPlayer for a bit. If not reading the article on the Independent will give some clear clues. Very surprisingly the real life names where used for this film, but even more surprising is the narcisism of this man. I wonder what the MSD IV would classify him under! http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AazObF_pHSU&NR=1&feature=fvwp

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHXXTCc-IVg&feature=player_embedded#!

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Impeccable words of wisdom as usual from Dr Chopra...http://www.care2.com/greenliving/letting-go.html

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CoolTan Arts launches its poetry book ‘Anthropology’, produced by CoolTan Arts’ poets in our workshop, at the Liberty Festival on 4th September 2010.This book is dedicated to David Morris, the disability campaigner and Senior Policy Advisor on Disability to the Mayor of London who passed away earlier this year.CoolTan Arts has a stall at the lower terrace where the Anthropology book will be on

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Recently seen the 6 episodes DVD set of 'Taking Over the Asylum' which I highly recommend: good humour and some sad truths in those images.Aye, a disc-jockey could do better than some of those Psyche-jockeys employed within those walls! "WE ARE LOONIES AND WE ARE PROUD!!!" ;)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vuJIsY3-nY&NR=1

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WFMH is an international membership organization founded in 1948 to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health.http://www.wfmh.org/00about.htm

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10.10.10. World Mental Health Day!Is there more and more people eventually noticing about it as the years go by?Read here has it all started.http://101010x.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/history-of-world-mental-health-day/

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A useful guide for those that wish and are ready to take full charge of their lives.http://www.freedom-center.org/freedom-center-icarus-project-publish-coming-psychiatric-drugs-guidehttp://theicarusproject.net/

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Free Yoga for all...there would be less (if any) Pdocs employed in an ideal worldhttp://www.pypt.org/index.html

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1/3 through Ramadan: how do people that celebrates it actually gets along the month? Important to look after the self: here some tips/reminders.http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthyramadan/Pages/healthyramadanhome.aspx

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Running for its 5th (?)year on the 4th of September 2010, the Liberty Festival promises lots of entertainment, fun and will rise a good dose of awareness on everyone I am sure.http://www.london.gov.uk/event-meeting/2010/sep/liberty-festival

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Dear Friends,Thank you very much to all of you that came along to FEEL event on 30th of July. Many thanks to Dr Moncrieff that shared her time and answered to the shower of questions. Thank you to all of you that gave a hand to set up the hall and clear it at the end, HUSH for feeding us, Sue Dean for chairing, David Baker for all the audio-visual settings, Michael and Charlotte for notetaking

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Thank You All, Dear Friends, for the buzzing and interesting night we've had all together! Thank you Dr Moncrieff for sharing your time & knowledge with us. Thank you Sue for chairing magnificently the event and together with the help of the guys from HUSH for feeding us. Thank you to all of you that came along to The Kingsley Hall contributing in creating a solid and promising atmosphere,

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The Summer issue of Time Together magazine contains "A Celebration of Survivor History", a two page feature on the Pageant of Survivor History FEEL had last March 2010, featuring photographs and a review of two of the (many) star performers: Philip Morgan as UkawsawGronniosaw and Sophie Mirrell as herself - Plus the powerful presence of Eric Irwin as seen by Colin Hombrook.This is just one of the

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Time To Change are looking for people based in London (within the M25) who have experienced mental health problems to appear in a short online film exploring mental health prejudice.The Documentary:The aim of the documentary is to expose the true extent of mental health prejudice, which will be achieved through a unique social experiment designed to challenge societies attitude and behavior

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Hear, Hear, Hear!!!The Mad Hatters of Bath invite you to a Mad Hatters Tea PartyCelebrating Mad Pride Day in Bath Abbey ChurchyardWednesday 14th July 2-4pmAn opportunity to check your normality rating and join us for tea and cakes as we celebrate our right to be bonkers, with dancing, games and entertainment.Dress to make your heart sing.If you want to help with the event turn up about 1.30 to

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Dear Friends,I wish to share some updates following our meeting last month. Shirin Mustafa, new development worker for the SUIP-Service User Involvement Project, Community Options, joined us and introduced herself. Together with Charly Elliott reminded us of the "Your Say, Your Day" event taking place on Wednesday the 4th of August on the theme of "Relationships" and how mental health affects

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Yes, It can be done!!! Rather than focusing on your problems or what is causing a turmoil move your attention into something else...trying to pick a positive thing of course :Dhttp://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-ways-to-turn-a-bad-day-around.html

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Too lazy for or can't afford the gym??? Walking can be just as good: get moving!!!http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.com/2010/06/memory-performance-boosted-while.html

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'Dogged by depression or anxiety? Fed up with mood swings? Imagine being able to get on top of things again, with the help of your friends. Antidepressants and psychotherapy have their place, but Moodscope puts you in control.' You might try this as it is being offered free for a public beta trial. Register and fill in your questionnaire to see how you are doing. Check out the very nice blog too

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The Summer edition of the Pendulum comes on a new practical B5 format. Lots of precious infos as alwayshttp://www.mdf.org.uk/

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INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION: 7th - 30th June, Monday - Friday 10-4 (Free entry) As part of 3rd annual Gypsy, Roma & Traveller History Month, LIWC has created a fabulous exhibition of photographs, artefacts and a walk-in model caravan showing the history and culture of Irish Travellers. Only a few days left!!!http://liwc.co.uk/

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Please book your places now for the seminar on `The Survivors History Movement and the History of Self Harm activism´, to discuss the value of history for those of us who have suffered severe mental distress, to take place from 4.00pm-6.00pm at the Centre for Excellence in Mental Health, Basement Watson Building, University ofBirmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT on Wednesday July 14th.To

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Last May Paolo Fiora joined us at our monthly meeting to talk about Human Experimentation.This is a pretty unknown subject to the wide public, but every so now and then you can read articles circulating in regards, like the one I recently came across with http://www.greenchange.org/article.php?id=5904But aren't many mental patients the object of human experimentation too? While being administered

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Dear Friends,I hope to find you well.Please, note that FEEL monthly meeting is taking place in ten days time, on the 21st of this month.Join us at The LARC Centre, 62 Fieldgate St E1 from 6.30pm, making sure that you arrive in time if you have any issue that you wish to be included to our agenda. We are also very pleased to inform you that we have invited Dr Joanna Moncrieff to our next major

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In the past two years the EPF -European Patient Forum- has worked on 'The Value+ project' focused on EC-funded projects. The result of this initiative can be found in a collection of resources that can be downloaded free of charge as pdfs from the EPF website.http://www.eu-patient.eu/All resources can be found athttp://epf.funka.com/Initatives-Policy/Projects/ValuePlus/Resources/Value-Resources/

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The Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Mental Health, University of Birmingham presents A Conversation with David Webb ’Thinking about Suicide’ on the 22 June 2010 from 4.00-6.00 pm.http://www.ceimh.bham.ac.uk/documents/david-webb-flyer.pdf

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SURVIVORS RESEARCH NETWORK -Birmingham Research -Seminar Series. COLLABORATION IN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH: Challenges, constraints and contributions to knowledge. On June 16th 2010 from 4.00pm-6.00pm at CEIMHhttp://www.ceimh.bham.ac.uk/documents/survivor-research-june2010.pdf

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THINK event is taking place on Thursday the 10th of June 2.30-6.30 pm in York Hall, Bethnal Green. An activity packed day open to all. If you wish to improve health and social care services in Tower Hamlets this event will give you a chance to participate actively.

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If you are feeling down for an extended period of time, it is important to seek professional help. If diagnosed by a medical doctor with depression, you may like to complement their recommended treatment with any of the natural healing alternatives available to you. http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Natural_Depression_Treatments

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Be aware: the new "DSM" (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is due in 3yrs time. It looks nobody will be left out, children included. Individuality more than ever is seen as a risk.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/10/AR2010021000009.htmlhttp://www.dsm5.org/Pages/Default.aspx

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Why is it that so many people highly suffer from the change of the season. Professionals state that Spring and Summer are the times of higher hospital admissions, specially for BAD sufferers, when most go manic. But if we were to watch the case by the chronobiology aspects rather than the psychiatric one people wouldn't end up recurring to tranquilizers or sleeping pills or to enormous amounts of

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Mind is carrying out a survey amongst people who identify as Black and Ethnic Minority. Please would you take the time to look at this web page and think about the issues? Even if the survey does not apply to you, you may know people who you could tell about the survey. As you will see, it is relevant to the future direction/s of government policy.http://www.mind.org.uk/diverseminds/

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Two great masters of inspiration offer some ideas. Listen to the valuable advice they give:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miBnhm5DCrI&feature=player_embedded

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CIMAP, also renamed 'Atomic! A Train of Mad Italians in China', is a documentary filmed in 2008. It tells the journey taken by 77 people affected by different types of mental illness and 130 operators and professionals that assisted them in this travel by train from Venice to Beijing. The aim: finding the dividing line that separets madness from normality. The film is being shown in some halls in

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Be Mindful is a campaign by the Mental Health Foundation about mindfulness meditation. Find out about the clinical evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies, especially for depression, and listen to how mindfulness has helped people who practice it.http://www.bemindful.co.uk/

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Testing & researching on BAD (bipolar affective disorder): more about it has been discovered in the past 10yrs than the previous 50yrs. What will the next decade of research bring us with??? Read the Guardian article to find out how more participation could help researchers http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/03/bipolar-disorder-symptoms

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HSCNews is conducting a survey of patient-interest groups to determine the current state of the patient movement in the UK, and the hurdles faced by service users groups and individuals.The closing date for this survey is Wednesday June 9th 2010. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/255W7LWFor more information on HSCNews see: http://www.patient-view.com/news10.htm

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Children exposed to pesticides known as organophosphates could have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.http://www.greenchange.org/article.php?id=5851

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A play starring Ruby Wax and Judith Owen.Directed by Thea Sharrockhttp://www.rubywaxlosingit.com/about

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Stephen Fry's documentary is a must see:The Secret Life of the Manic DepressiveEpisode 1: BBC4, Monday 17th May 2010, 7.30pm...a few hrs ago, sorry!Episode 2: BBC4, Wednesday 19th May 2010, 7.30pmYou can also read 'The Secret Life of Manic Depression', introduced by Stephen Fry:http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/headroom/bipolar/bipolar.pdf

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The Out of Mind season is supported by the Open University and Headroom.Lots of food for thought.http://www.bbc.co.uk/headroom/newsandevents/tvandradio.shtml

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A documentary following people who have been sectioned as they go through the mental health system.http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sg94v

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Mental: A History of the Madhouse was on air tonight. It'll be broadcasted again on Thursday, the 20th at 04:00 on BBC Four...4am?!?! :shttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sfpvfAlso a good review on the programme on http://draughtyoldfentales.blogspot.com/2010/05/mental.html

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