988 has been promoted as our nation’s answer to access issues for crisis support. But, is 988 helping more than hurting? Is geolocation being used and if yes, how and when? How has 988 impacted use of force? Are 988 operators trained properly to talk about issues like self-injury? What information is and isn’t being […]
'As Prescribed' is an award winning film by Holly Hardman about the damage being done to so many people across the globe without informed consent. From the film's website: Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, Ativan – all belong to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (benzos). News and entertainment media portray them in terms of addiction […]
March 18 to March 20, 2024, 9am to 5pm @ Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA In current Western medical paradigms, hearing voices is often a deeply marginalized experience. Those who hear voices and/or see visions are typically given a poor prognosis. Suggested coping strategies tend to be limited to distraction techniques or heavy neuroleptics. Clinicians, […]
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