Report from opening of Rethinking Psychiatry

Info Earlier tonight, on Friday, 13 May 2011, the two-day symposium Rethinking Psychiatry began. There was some big news: Some of the participants had started a new foundation that won a $2 million dollar grant, to create information and research examples of model alternatives in mental health.   Below are photos from tonight’s opening panel…

Information about the Rethink Psychiatry Event in Portland Oregon

Info Information about the Rethink Psychiatry Event in Portland Oregon On 13 and 14 May 2011, a gathering was held in Portland, Oregon called “Rethinking Psychiatry” featuring author/journalist Robert Whitaker and 40 workshops calling for deep change in the mental health system.   Panelists (left) from Rethink Psychiatry Opening On Friday, 13 May 2011, a…