Conferences

Dr. John Abramson exposes how Big Pharma has impacted American health care and offers practical steps to protect yourself. Learn about the systemic issues and actionable strategies to improve health care for all Americans. The Real Truth About Health Online Conference 5th - 21st April 2024.

Robert Whitaker discusses the failures of psychiatry’s disease model and explores alternative approaches to mental health care. Learn about new paradigms for understanding and treating mental health issues. The Real Truth About Health Online Conference 5th - 21st April 2024.

Saturday 21st October 2023. The interview is conducted by IIPDW Board Member Marnie Wedlake.

Saturday 21st October 2023. The talk is introduced by IIPDW Board Member Adele Framer.

Saturday 21st October 2023. FULL TITLE The Hank Nunn Institute, Bengaluru - Challenges in designing alternative approaches and making mental health affordable and accessible. The discussion is introduced by IIPDW Board Member Dr Josef Witt-Doering.

Friday 20th October 2023. The talk is introduced by IIPDW Board Member Stevie Lewis.

Friday 20th October 2023. The panel is introduced by IIPDW Board Member Dr Ruth Cooper.

Friday 20th October 2023. The talk is introduced by IIPDW Board Member Professor John Read.

Join Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D., as she unveils a controversial perspective on FDA regulations and their impact on our lives. Dive into a riveting discussion that links governmental policies to the rise of Big Pharma and their consequences on our longevity. Get ready to challenge your viewpoints and explore alternatives for a healthier future.

Join Dr. John Abramson, M.D., as he uncovers the alarming influence of Big Pharma in shaping our medical knowledge. From clinical trials to education, he exposes the industry's grip on every aspect of our healthcare system.

Mary J. Ruwart, Ph.D., Robert Whitaker, and John Abramson, M.D. uncover the intricate dynamics of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry. They delve into institutional corruption, misinformation, the shift from prevention to treatment, and the urgent need for healthcare reform. This discussion provides essential information to protect and promote your health. The Real Truth About Health, Online Conference 2023.

Join Robert Whitaker as he critically examines the status quo of mental health treatments. Delving into the origins of modern psychiatry, he questions the effectiveness of prevalent drug therapies and sheds light on alternate approaches. Through revealing the shortcomings of the 'disease model', Whitaker offers a fresh perspective on mental health care. The Real Truth About Health Online Conference 5th - 21st April 2023.

Panel Discussion with Dr Anne Guy, Will Hall and Angela Peacock. 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 11th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Olga Runciman.

Professor Dainius Pūras. 4.15pm GMT on Saturday 11th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Professor John Read.

Mark Sanderson & Sandra Jayacodi. 3pm GMT on Saturday 11th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Dr Swapnil Gupta.

Panel Discussion with Adele Framer, Sarah Tilley and Karen Prellwitz-Hoffmann. 5.30pm GMT on Friday 10th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Professor John Read.

Stevie Lewis & Dr. Mark Horowitz. 4.15pm GMT on Friday 10th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Stevie Lewis.

Professor Joanna Moncrieff and Dr Mark Horowitz. 3pm GMT on Friday 10th February 2023. Introduced by IIPDW Board Member Dr Ruth Cooper.

Gus Hibberd wrote a tribute to his friend Ed White, who was very much loved and respected in the withdrawal community. After all Ed had done for the withdrawal community, he was unable to endure the withdrawal effects from Efexor any longer and tragically, on the 13th of October 2021, ended his life.

A video with practical insights about living and coping with akathisia. This video was created and produced by Monique Timmermans (Mad in the Netherlands)
www.madinthenetherlands.org

What are the symptoms of akathisia? What does it feel like? The impact of akathisia on your life.

A Video Diary recorded by James Moore (Mad in America). James talks about his withdrawal from Mirtazepine and how he used tapering strips to help him through the hardest part of his taper.

Holly Hardman, who made the film As Prescribed, recorded this short video for World Tapering Day. Holly, who is herself a survivor of benzodiazepine damage. In the film you see tapering in practice. In this video Holly tells her personal story and encourages everyone to taper slowly, fractionally, by percentages.

"What helps and what hinders when psychologically supporting someone thinking about, or already withdrawing from psychiatric drugs?". Webinar by Dr. Anne Guy, PsychD, lead editor of the Guidance, for psychoanalists, GP's and anyone wishing to educate themselves on this subject. Dr. Guy is a psychotherapist and professional educator.

Dr. Peter Groot answers questions about how taperingstrips work and their use in daily clinical practice.

Dr. Peter Groot explains how taperingstrips work and talks about their successful use in daily clinical practice.

Prof. Jim van Os presents new data on scientific proof and evidence of the effectiveness of taperingstrips and the method behind the strips: slow, hyperbolic tapering based on shared decision making and proper (self)monitoring during as well as after the taper.

Dr Rani Bora, Mental Wealth coach and holistic psychiatrist, explains the importance of self-care during tapering. She talks about potential challenges and shares ways to deal with doubt, fear, anxiety, panic and withdrawal symptoms, by understanding the power of thought and through self-enquiry. Rani explains how taking small but consistent action every day, helps you work towards self-care and gentleness towards yourself.

James Moore interviews Danish psychologist Anders Sørensen about his research into tapering methods, proving the importance of slow, gradual withdrawal from antidepressants, benzo's, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants and opiates and the importance of hyperbolic withdrawal.

Mark Horowitz and Louise Bundock are interviewed Nicole Lamberson, giving their perspective on tapering and the way tapering is influenced by external circumstances beyond our control. Both Mark, a trainee psychiatrist and Louise (psychiatrist) have personal experience with tapering and prescribed harm. The same goes for Nicole, who is very well known for her activties in the field of tapering. The interview is followed by a Q&A and a discussion.

Ewout Kattouw, author and lecturer with lived experience of psychiatry and psychiatric medication, talks with Dr. Dick Bijl (former GP, epidemiologist, President of the International Society of Drug Bulletins) and Prof. Floortje Scheepers.

In this webinar, Dr. Tom Cant talks about Open Dialogue, a community-based, integrated way of helping people with psychiatric problems by engaging with families or a person’s social network.

It was great chatting to Gabor about his new book "The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture" that was published on 13th September.
This interview was shown at the adisorder4everyone.com festival on 16th September 2022 - an annual event that challenges the culture of diagnosis and disorder and the pathologising of emotional distress.

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This AD4E Festival panel asks the question "Are we on the brink of change?" Panel members:- Rebecca Donaldson, Prof Peter Kinderman, Hári Sewell, Dr Akima Thomas OBE, James Barnes. Chaired by Dr Lucy Johnstone.

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Panel members: Natalie Bennett (Green Party peer); Annie Michell; Gareth Morgan; Khadj Rouf. Chaired by Lucy Johnstone.

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Panel members: Prof John Read; Z'ev Faith; Prof Joanna Moncrieff; Dr Rani Bora; Stevie Lewis.

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This is the 3rd AD4E (adisorder4everyone.com) online festival that took place on 16th September 2022. 19 countries and 4 continents were represented in a sign up audience of over 2000. All talks challenge the culture of diagnosis and disorder and the pathologising of emotional distress. Labels don't tell truthful stories.

Saturday 7th May 2022.

Saturday 7th May 2022. Introduction by Kleoniki Yannakopoulou, IIPDW Board Member.

Saturday 7th May 2022. Introduction by Stevie Lewis, IIPDW Board Member.

Day 2 of a 2-day conference by the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, Saturday 7th May 2022 (IN FULL).

Friday 6th May 2022. Introduction from Olga Runciman, IIPDW Board Member.

Friday 6th May 2022. Introduction from Kleoniki Yannakopoulou, IIPDW Board Member.

Friday 6th May 2022. Introduction from Dr Ruth Cooper, IIPDW Board Member.

Friday 6th May 2022. John Read introduces the inaugural IIPDW conference.

Day 1 of a 2-day conference by the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, Friday 6th May 2022 (IN FULL).

Ocean Robbins

Joanna Malaczynski-Moore

T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care by John Abramson MD, The Real Truth About Health Conference 2022.

Panel discussion with John Abramson MD; Ian Harris MD; Dr. Robert Yoho & Dr. Robert Lustig. The Real Truth About Health Conference 2022.

Psychiatric diagnosis is a specific form of language that has promoted a diminished status of people with lived experience and their families. Its effects extend well beyond mental health services. In her presentation Debra Lampshire, lived experience expert, University of Auckland, New Zealand will discuss the reclaiming of what has been taken from those labelled ‘mentally ill’.

Panel members: Prof Peter Kinderman; Dr Jacqui Dillon; Mitzy Sky; Prof Dainius Pūras; Vesper Moore; Dr Sanah Ashan. Chaired by Lucy Johnstone

The Cumulative Effect: ECT's Microstructural Damages - Sarah Price Hancock’s presentation on the damage of ECT.

Just Saying It As It Is: Names Matter; Language Matters: Truth Matters.

Prof Dainus Pūras, Ex special rapporteur on right to health for United Nations.

Four activists talk about the campaign for an independent review on ECT.

If you’re not part of the solution you’re part of the problem! - Mitzy Sky & Vesper Moore.

Paul Gilbert talks to Lucy Johnstone about Compassion Focused Therapy, the medicalisation of emotional distress and his thoughts on the way forward.

Jasper Gibson, author of the novel ‘The Octopus Man', and his mentor/consultant on the book Dr Jacqui Dillon talk to Lucy Johnstone about the book and the issues it raises.

Gabor Maté, Johann Hari & Lucy Johnstone in conversation.

Trauma informed / non pathologising work in schools - Dr Margot Sunderland.

Survival is NOT a Disorder! - Dr Akima Thomas & Bec Bayliss.

The Challenge to psych diagnosis - Lucy Johnstone.

An introduction to the day! Jo Watson opens the festival: A Disorder For Everyone! The Online Festival, 17th September 2021.

Jo Watson interviews Dr Joanne Cacciatore for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020.

Jo Watson interviews Paula Caplan PhD for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020.

Bob Whitaker - Why I changed my mind about psychiatry and its diagnoses - from the A Disorder For Everyone Festival, held September 18, 2020.

Jo Watson interviews Laura Delano for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020.

Dr. Lucy Johnstone interviews Dr. Gabor Maté for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' global online festival. Held September 18th 2020.

Dr. Akima Thomas interviews Pat McArdle for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020.

Dr Lucy Johnstone - Introduction into the Power Threat Meaning Framework - an alternative to psychiatric diagnosis - from the A Disorder For Everyone festival, held 18 September, 2020.

Dr. James Davies speaks at the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020. The making of DSM. The madding truth about its construction based on interviews with its creators.

Dr Lucy Johnstone interviews Professor John Read for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020.

Dr. Akima Thomas - Resistance, rebellion, resilience and revolutionary love - from the AD4E festival, held September 18, 2020

Professor Emmy van Deurzen - My formative years and their impact on my work - from the AD4E festival, held September 18, 2020.

Dr. Lucy Johnstone interviews Professor Peter Kinderman for the 'A Disorder For Everyone' global online festival. Held September 18th 2020.

Matt Ball speaks at the 'A Disorder For Everyone' online festival, held September 18, 2020. Making contact and healing in the human to human relationship.

AD4E Festival - Indigo Daya Schizo-unfriendlia-itis-all-ova-now - from the A Disorder For Everyone Festival, held September 18, 2020.

Dr. Lucy Johnstone - The challenge to psychiatric diagnosis, from the A Disorder For Everyone festival, held September 18, 2020.

Jo Watson - A Disorder For Everyone Festival Introduction, September 18, 2020.

Panel: "Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps: A Journey from Warfighter to Psychiatric Patient to Warfighter" - at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference. Moderator: Mary Neal Vieten, Ph.D., ABPP. Panelists: Master Sergeant Troy Drasher, USAF, RET; Staff Sergeant Ronald Turner, USMC, RET; Hospital Corpsman, First Class, Fleet Marine Force Anthony Fuller, USN, RET; Technical Sergeant Jeff Heisler, USAF, RET; Sergeant Meeka-Lizzene McWilliams, USA, RET.

James Gordon, M.D.-Transforming Trauma at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Ben Rall, D.C. - Lectures on "The Doctor Within: Understanding Vitalism and Holistic Care and Its Role" at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Investigative Journalist and Author Art Levine gives a lecture entitled "Ethical Epidemic: Everyday Malpractice in Behavioral Healthcare - and How to Stop It" at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Renowned Author and Scientist Irving Kirsch, Ph.D. provides a lecture entitled "The Antidepressant Data Are Clear: The Spin Remains" at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Patrick Hahn, Ph.D. gives lecture entitled "Is Mental Illness in Our Genes?" at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Stephen Sheller, Esq. provides a lecture entitled "Big Pharma, Big Greed" at the 22nd Annual ISEPP Conference (International Society of Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry) held between the 11th - 13th October 2019.

Renowned Playwright, Film maker and Advocate Paula Caplan, Ph.D. provides a lecture entitled "Psychiatric Diagnosis Is THE Fundamental Problem Plaguing The Mental Health System" at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Opening remarks from Veteran Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Tasch at the 22nd 2019 Annual ISEPP Conference.

Peter Gøtzsche at the Symposium about Scientific Freedom, Copenhagen, 9 March 2019. Lecture: "Death of a whistleblower: scientific censorship in action".

David Hammerstein at the Symposium about Scientific Freedom, Copenhagen, 9 March 2019. Lecture: "Public interest healthcare research and the change of our biomedical innovation model".

Peter Wilmshurst at the Symposium about Scientific Freedom, Copenhagen, 9 March 2019. Lecture: "Litigation as an instrument for silencing whistleblowers".