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Vanaheim Group | inspiring real choiceVanaheim Group is committed to offering and inspiring alternatives to or within the mental illness sector. We consider that the medical labeling of problems in living is disempowering and scientifically invalid; Vanaheim Group believes every human being should be offered freedom of opinion and choice |
Press Gallery*NEW* A survivor of Victoria's coercive CTOs shares his thoughts: During the 2010 Federal Election, the grassroots community organisation GetUp! has pledged support for specific mental health reforms. View concerns shared by Vanaheim Group and others here. View Vanaheim Group's important announcement in respect of Jim Gottstein, Zyprexa and Eli Lilly. Research & PolicyPolicy PapersMoving towards a Human Rights Paradigm - Revisited - Submission in response to the draft Mental Health Bill 2010. download pdf - 152kb Moving towards a Human Rights Paradigm - Submission to the Review of the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic). download pdf - 235kb Consequences of Financial Interests in the Leading Theory of Mental Illness. download pdf - 272kb Journal Articles'The Effect of Clinical Judgment in Decision-Making: the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic) and the Mental Health Review Board' (2006) 8(1) Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry 43. download pdf - 756kb 'Representing the Mentally Ill: The critical role of advocacy under the Mental Health Act 1986 (Vic)' (2004) 29(4) Alt LJ 174. download pdf - 160kb Other ResourcesInformed Consent to Psychiatric Treatment Model informed consent forms: What People Need to Know about Psychiatric Drugs - http://www.psychmedaware.org/ Two alternative view points: Psychotropic Drugs and Crises - http://www.moshersoteria.com/articles/psychotropic-drugs-and-crises/
Withdrawing From Psychiatric Treatment Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs. download pdf - 2.3MB (external link) |
Australian AlternativesVanaheim Group lists the following organisations for information only. You should make your own enquiries and exercise your own judgement in determining whether they will meet your needs. Eagle's Wings Foundation IncA Victorian rural Christian residential recovery program for women who are motivated for change to take place in their lives. Phone (03) 5726 5060. Teen ChallengeIn several Australian States, this Christian rehabilitation program gives young people (15 - 30 yo) who struggle with life-controlling problems a second chance at life. Read more...
This blog is the companion to David Webb's book of the same name which calls for a broad community conversation about suicide. Read more... Schizophrenia Drug-free Crisis Centre & HelplineBased in Adelaide, this service offers soul centred drug free psychiatric services. Read more... Soteria4Oz This blog has been set up to work towards Soteria based psychiatric alternatives in Australia. Read more... Speed Up & Sit Still Martin Whitely, a Western Australian politician, has had unprecedented success tackling the ADHD Industry. Read more... International AlternativesMindFreedom Support Coalition International - www.mindfreedom.org The Freedom Center - www.freedom-center.org Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) - www.psychrights.org Madness Radio: voices and visions from outside mental health - http://www.madnessradio.net The International Society for Ethical Psychiatry and Psychology - www.psychintegrity.org Sequoia Psychotherapy Center - www.medsfree.com Thomas Szasz - www.szasz.com Contact us
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