16 December 2007

VANAHEIM GROUP PRESS RELEASE

On 1 December 2007, Vara Adams released her first album, “No Means Yes.” Already the album has received a warm welcome, with people calling it “jarring,” “superb,” “powerful” and “timely.”

Vara had this to say about the album:

‘I decided that it was time to tell the world how I feel about the system that labelled, drugged and shocked me. I know the songs are raw, but they very clearly express the way I view psychiatric treatment as a whole. It makes me angry that people labeled as mentally ill immediately become nameless and are subjected to coercion and abuse. I have survived that label, and I won’t be nameless anymore.’

Three songs — “Nameless”, “Panacea” and “Trees” — were funded by Vanaheim Group, but the next three remain unrecorded due to a lack of money. Although incomplete, Vara wants to get the album out there in the hope that those still in the psychiatric system might have a voice, and that those outside will be inspired to try and change it.

Vara’s album can be downloaded at: http://www.varaadams.com.

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David Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International adds:

“We at the MindFreedom office downloaded and paid for the first three songs and we really enjoyed them. It’s great hearing a combination of skilled artistic creativity and clarity about massive change in the mental health system. We look forward to this album’s full release!”