Evolving Minds - Psychosis and Spirituality (2002)

Engaging, entertaining, and packed with practical tips and refreshing perspectives on psychosis" - Mind

Note:
I had the pleasure of listening, to a person who appears in this, Rufus May, a few years back at a conference between care givers, doctors, psychiatrists etc and "service users" (patients). It was over two days at a beautiful location in Wales called Gregynog, not too far from me....

I learnt a great deal and it was a great pleasure to hear so many "professionals" speaking about recovery and insight rather than treatment and suppression of alternative ideas than those posed by mainstream allopathic medicine.

What is reality? Who defines it?
Evolving Minds offers a fresh and radical perspective on alternatives to the mental health system. Presenting clear information in a humorous style it covers diverse topics such as shamanism, nutrition, psychotherapy, meditation and protest against draconian mental health legislation.

Produced by Undercurrents & Melissa Gunasena, Evolving Minds explores the connection between psychosis and spiritual experience and provides techniques for people to explore and take control of their own minds. An invaluable resource that will educate, empower and inform.

Includes exclusive footage of British army experiments with LSD.

Running Time 45minutes

'The film is a timely and fascinating exploration into the very nature of "madness"' .
- South Wales Evening Post -

'With a focus on the subjective experience of psychosis this video offers a lot for consideration.'

Watch/Download Evolving Minds here: http://vodo.net/evolvingminds

Watch interview with the director of Evolving Minds here: http://www.undercurrents.org/minds/ You can also purchase the DVD there too!

Rufus May also appears in Evolving Minds
At the age of 18, Rufus May was diagnosed as an incurable schizophrenic and locked up in a psychiatric hospital. Now, he is a respected psychologist and a passionate campaigner on mental health issues. He is also the guest editor of this special issue. Here, he tells his extraordinary tale, from the Independent...

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/...

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