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The Critical Think Curriculum on Psychotropic Medications is a FREE online or home study course that provides up to 12 continuing education (C.E.) credits for counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health practitioners, and up to 14 C.L.E.R credits for attorneys. Anyone may freely view or download the course materials or take the course. David Cohen, Ph.D.

ISEPP - International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry, is a 501(c)(3) non Profit and network of people concerned with how mental health theories, research, advertising and education effect public policy, clinical outcomes and people's well being at large.  Our varied membership includes psychiatrists, psychologists, professional clinical counselors, social workers, educators, and lawyers as well as psychiatric survivors, concerned family members, and advocates.  People can join for as little as $15 and the tools and networking is INVALUABLE !  I highly recommend joining and attending educational conferences.

Harm Reduction Guide To Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs, by Icarus Project, a 40-page guide of the best information and the most valuable lessons learned about reducing and coming off psychiatric medication. Mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs, risks-benefits, wellness tools, information for people staying on their medications, detailed Resource section, etc included. A 'harm reduction' approach means not being pro- or anti-medication, but supporting people to make their own decisions balancing the risks and benefits involved. Written by Will Hall and a 14-member health professional Advisory Board and 24 other collaborators involved in developing and editing.

Coming Off Psychiatric Medications This website aims to give you up to date information about psychiatric medication, how it functions and the withdrawal process, as it is important therefore to disseminate information about the ‘coming off’ process.

Mindfreedom International (MFI) is a totally independent nonprofit coalition that defends human rights and promotes humane alternatives for mental and emotional well being. Everyone who donates receives a one-year MindFreedom membership. This includes:

• Full access to our member forums on this site. http://www.my-mfi.org/
• Access to the member email lists through our main news site: www.mindfreedom.org
• A subscription to our newsletter, The MindFreedom Journal
• A 10% discount at our online store: www.madmarket.org

PsychRights:  Law Project for Psychiatry Rights.  A non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization, has a mission to try to help bring fairness and reasonableness into the administration of legal aspects of the mental health system. The purpose of this page is to allow people to educate themselves regarding the science behind various claims in psychiatry by providing short descriptions of research and copies of the actual papers. 

Volunteers In Psychotherapy:  A Connecticut nonprofit organization that provides truly private psychotherapy (for no fee) in exchange for volunteer work clients provide elsewhere, independently for the community nonprofit of their choice: A non-medicalized alternative to the lack of privacy and control people experience under managed care. Website gives references and rationale. Richard Shulman, Ph.D., Director.

Alison Bass is the author of Side Effects: A Prosecutor, a Whistleblower, and A Bestselling Antidepressant on Trial, the true story of two women - a prosecutor and a whistleblower -- who exposed the deception behind the making of a blockbuster drug. Bass is an award-winning journalist and long-time medical writer for The Boston Globe. Her articles and essays have also appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald, The Village Voice, Psychology Today, Technology Review, Readers Digest and numerous other newspapers and magazines around the country.

Sequoia Psychotherapy Center:  Treatment Ctr. focusing upon philosophy, not technique, and not using medications.  Based on San Joaquin Psychotherapy Center, Dr. Popper- Director, sees all humans growing when their humanity is not infringed upon.

  Dr. David B.Stein, Ph.D. is a Psychologist, Criminal Justice Professor and Diplomate. He is a national best selling author and speaker for parenting and treatment without the need for psychiatric drugs.     “Education before Medication !” http://www.drdavestein.com/   and http://davidbstein.blogspot.com/

The Resiliency Center:  This site is run by Al Siebert, Ph.D. It shows how to gain strength from adversity and turn misfortune into good fortune. Contains up-to-date information about resiliency research.

The Alliance for Human Research Protection:  A national network of laypeople and professionals dedicated to advancing responsible and ethical medical research practices, to ensure that the human rights, dignity and welfare of human subjects are protected, and to minimize the risks associated with such endeavors. Site run by Vera Hassner Sharav

ProzacTruth.com   Information on coming off prozac & SSRIs.  What was found through the Freedom of Information Act that Eli Lilly does not want you to know.  How to Tapper Off Your Medications.

CCHRInt- Nonprofit mental health watchdog group that is responsible for over 150 laws protecting people from harmful psychological and psychiatric practices.  This was originally funded by the Church of Scientology, and I am in no way affiliated with either CCHR or the Church of Scientology.  I have yet to see any CCHR publications, videos or other material that has not been well documented and supported by peer review data.  It is a shame CCHR is so discredited because of their past (or current) affiliation with Scientology.  I have never been trained, practiced, visited or had any formal or informal contact with the Church of Scientology.  It is sad I must make such a statement, but within days of acknowledging their contribution to the field of psychiatry and psychology I have had people emailing me asking me questions about this.  I hope this clarifies that my professional work is based upon professional peer reviewed research and ethical standards of care.

Healthy Skepticism: is an international non-profit organization for health professionals and everyone with an interest in improving health.  Our main aim is to improve health by reducing harm from leading drug promotion.

   "Anatomy of an Epidemic:Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America".   A book by Robert Whitaker, who has won numerous awards for covering medicine and science.  He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.  He previously worked as the director of publications at Harvard Medical School.  A must read along with is seminal work: Mad in America.

Mad in America: 

The National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers:  NCMHP is committed to advocating for Mental Health Professionals and Consumers. The focus of The National Coalition is on political and legal action to preserve the highest standards of treatment and client privacy.

www.thomasarmstrong.com    Excellent website and treatment facility debunking ADD/ADHD. 50 Ways to improve your child’s behavior and attention span without drugs, labels, or coercion.   He provides excellent educational alternatives for struggling children.

Psychiatric Medication Awareness Group (PMAG) is a small group of British Columbia citizens concerned about the increasing use of psychiatric drugs in B.C. and Canada, and the potential harm associated with these drugs. PMAG is also concerned about the dramatic increase in the prescribing of psychiatric drugs to the general population in Canada, particularly to women.  Good Benzo review.

Dr. Jeffery Schaler, Ph.D.- Psychologist and professor in the Department of Justice, Law and Society at American University's School of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C.  His website is excellent resource and he is a very spoken presenter critical of psychiatry.

Dr. Dan Dorman's, MD.,  & Ms. Catherine Penny's account of True Recovery.

Dante’s Cure offers a story of courage and hope. It reveals how madness is

inherent to the human condition and therefore ought to be treated as such. To

restore patients’ trust in their power to recover, rather than robbing them of

their agency in the name of medical knowledge, is the true moral of this

remarkable journey out of madness.

AbleChild is a non-profit 501-c national parent's rights organization dedicated to protecting full informed consent and the right to refuse psychiatric services.  It has EXCELLENT list of Links

VIDEO of The Drugging of Gary Null, highlighting the dangers of SSRI induced suicide.

http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children.

Truth About Ritalin and Stimulants: Ritalin Death:  This site contains must-see information if you or your family is currently involved in the use of the prescription drug RITALIN. The dangers, misconceptions and vital information being overlooked by the medical industry is discussed in great detail.

Surviving America’s Depression Epidemic delves into the roots of depression and links our increasingly consumer-based culture and standard-practice psychiatric treatments to worsening depression, instead of solving it. In an easy-to-understand narrative style, Dr. Levine prescribes antidotes to depression including the keys to building morale and selfhealing. Unlike short-term, drug-based solutions, these antidotes foster a long-term cycle where people rediscover passion and purpose, and find meaning in acting on their societal concerns.

For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people with mental disabilities.

International Coalition for Drug Awareness.  A group of physicians, researchers, journalists and concerned citizens dedicated to educating about the dangers posed by many Rx medicines

Chris Kresser launched The Healthy Skeptic last year to help others see through the common myths and misdirections peddled by the media and medical establishment.

Mind Body Medicine - Gary G. Kohls, MD

by A. B. Curtiss. New book BRAINSWITCH OUT OF DEPRESSION: BREAK THE CYCLE OF DESPAIR. On this site you can read some of the latest writings about depression, ADHD and anxiety, looking beyond prescription drugs for their answers. You will also find some helpful do’s and don’ts for when depression hits.  I would not endorse the exact statement though that "Depression is a choice", literally.

Windhorse Associates: Northamtom, Mass.  A non-profit treatment and education organization with a whole person approach to recovery from serious psychiatric distress. Our services are individually tailored in close communication with each client and family.

Park Ridge Psychological Services, IL- Dathan A. Paterno, Psy.D., Clinical Director