Vanaheim Group | inspiring real choice

Vanaheim Group is committed to offering and inspiring alternatives to the mental illness sector. Our philosophy is one of autonomy and freedom.

We consider that the medical labeling of problems in living is disempowering and scientifically invalid; involuntary or poorly informed psychiatric treatment conflicts with human rights.

Vanaheim Group believes every human being should be offered freedom of opinion and choice and the freedom to take responsibility for one's own actions and beliefs.

Press Gallery

Vanaheim Group releases psychiatric survivor Vara Adams' first album "No Means Yes".

View Vanaheim Group's important announcement in respect of Jim Gottstein, Zyprexa and Eli Lilly.

Research & Policy

Policy Papers

Consequences of Financial Interests in the Leading Theory of Mental Illness. download pdf - 272kb

Journal Articles

'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 Materials

Two alternative view points: Psychotropic Drugs and Crises - http://moshersoteria.com/response.htm

Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs. download pdf- 2.3MB (external link)

Australian Alternatives

Vanaheim 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.

Destination Youth Services

A Melbourne-based service that provides life coaching services to young people aged 12 - 25 years. Read more...

Eagle's Wings Foundation Inc

A Victorian rural Christian residential recovery program for women who are motivated for change to take place in their lives.

Phone (03) 5726 5060.

Teen Challenge

In 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...

Schizophrenia Drug-free Crisis Centre & Helpline

Based in Adelaide, this service offers soul centred drug free psychiatric services. Read more...

International Contacts

MindFreedom Support Coalition International - www.mindfreedom.org

The Freedom Center - www.freedom-center.org

Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) - www.psychrights.org

The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology - www.icspp.org

Sequoia Psychotherapy Center - www.medsfree.com

Thomas Szasz - www.szasz.com

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