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Surviving Psychosis- Blog by Ian Sparrowhawk as published in ISPS journal
There is a great article by Ian Sparrowhawk on his own experiences published in the ISPS journal, that was sent out to all members after the conference in Wellington this year. You can see that article and other great stuff on his website called Surviving Psychosis here. Read more
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Radio Interview with Jacqui Dillon Of Hearing Voices Network UK
This is an interesting Interview with Jacqui Dillon of the Hearing Voices Network In Uk on Madness Radio. “What is it like to hear voices? How do people learn to live with their voices, and are voices sometimes positive and helpful? What is the connection between voices and trauma? Jacqui Dillon, voice hearer and director… Read more
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Man experiences Life Changing Moment in Prison
Campbell Live on Tv3 news interviewed this man, who saw a Tupuna( ancestor) come through the roof and touch him. Steve Hikaiti has done a lot of bad things in his life, and spent a lot of time in jail – 29 years in and out. But something happened to him while he was in… Read more
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PROGRAMME FOR WORLD CONGRESS ON HEARING VOICES Sept 2009
The program is now available for the first World Congress on Hearing Voices in Mastricht for 2009. It is jam packed full with amazing speakers and workshops. For the full program and booking sheet, download the following PDF here – First World Hearing Voices Congress 2009 Program Read more
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“MAKING RECOVERY HAPPEN” An afternoon of Information, Art and Entertainment on the experience of hearing voices Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ Inc Te Reo Orooro Providing support and information for hearing voices, visions, tactile sensations and other sensory experiences . And TOI ORA LIVE ART TRUST KINDLY SPONSORED BY: THE NZ LOTTERY GRANTS… Read more
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RESPIRDAL CAUSES YOUNG BOYS TO GROW FEMALE BREASTS
This was on TV3 news tonight. It highlights a terrible side effect that can be experienced from this “FDA Aproved” drug. THE article on TV3 site highlights how this drug is now used for many children who are diagnosed with ADHD. In Janssen’s own clinical trials, 43 children developed the abnormal breasts THIS ARTICLE HERE… Read more
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LISTENING TO MADNESS-THE ICARUS PROJECT
This article was in the NZ Herald today, but it was not available online. I did however find it on the internet. You can read it on the Newsweek site here IT is an interview with Will Hall of the Icarus Project, and their push for people with “madness” to be accepted as part of… Read more
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HVN AUSTRALIA’S NEW BOOKLET
The Hearing Voices Network in Australia have just completed a new booklet about hearing voices. It is a mine of information. The 36 pages include personal recovery stories, the background of the Hearing Voices Network, some excellent advice on coping with voices, and cover different perspectives on positive and negative voice hearing experiences. You can… Read more
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Te Iho Maori Mental Health training Programme
This is an excellent website that goes a long way to foster a better understanding in regards to the cultural and spiritual aspects of Maori people in regards to mental health. I will also place it in the links system for future reference. Click on it here : Te Iho Maori Mental health Training Programme. Here… Read more
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Hearing Voices Support group powerpoint from ISPS NZ conference
At the ISPS New Zealand conference in Wellington this year, there was an excellent presentation from a team at Starship Child and Famil Unit. In this presentation they shared the results from the Hearing Voices Support Groups they have been running with Debra Lampshire. It was an interesting Power point presentation, and I see that… Read more