8/25: Free Film: "The Doctor Who Hears Voices"

[Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.]

[To download PDF color flyer, which will also be in next mf-lane-news  
e-mail, click here:]
http://tinyurl.com/hear-voice

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FREE FILM PREMIERE FOR EUGENE, OREGON!

Green Mind Film Series Presents:

      "THE DOCTOR WHO HEARS VOICES"

When: Tuesday, August 25, 2009  -  6:30 PM

Where: Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room

Free popcorn, beverages and snacks. Air-conditioned.

Following the film, join in a moderated discussion with a panel  
including psychiatric survivors and mental health professionals.

      ABOUT THE FILM:

The Doctor Who Hears Voices tells the true story of Ruth, a new doctor  
in England, who has begun to hear a male voice telling her to kill  
herself.

Ruth is suspended from her job when she admits being depressed and  
suicidal. But she says nothing about the voice, to avoid being fired  
and forced to take medications she doesn't want. Instead, she goes to  
maverick psychologist Rufus May, who believes recovery without  
medication is possible -- because he earlier made such a recovery  
himself! The film follows her unorthodox journey as she strives to  
combat the "voice" and regain her job.

Along the way, the film artfully explores issues such as the role of  
freedom of choice versus coercion in the treatment of risky mental  
states, and the possible relationship between "hearing voices" and  
unresolved past trauma. View the trailer at tinyurl.com/doctor-who- 
hears-voices

      MORE INFO

For info about The Green Your Mind Film Series contact MindFreedom  
International, a nonprofit coalition united to win human rights and  
alternatives in mental health care. Phone: (541) 345-9106    E-mail: office at mindfreedom.org 
     Web: www.mindfreedom.org/lane

This is the third and final film in the Green Mind Summer Film Series  
sponsored by:

MindFreedom, Opal Network, Helios Resource Network and VALID*   
(*Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities)

To download PDF color flyer of above event, which will also be in next  
mf-lane-news e-mail, click here:
http://tinyurl.com/hear-voice

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Other upcoming MindFreedom sponsored and co-sponsored events:

** Wednesday, 19 August 2009 -- 5:30 pm

Planning campus events to change the mental health system, with Steve  
Berk of University of Oregon.

RoundTable by MindFreedom Office, at historic Growers Market, 454  
Willamette, Suite 216. Elevator is now working again!

** Saturday, 5 September and Sunday, 6 September 2009

Eugene Celebration: Ask about being part of another fun parade entry  
and booth. E-mail to lane at mindfreedom.org

** Tuesday, 29 September 2009 -- 2:00 pm

Circle your calendar: Next Opal Network meeting! Eugene Public  
Library, Tykeson Room.

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PLEASE FORWARD THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

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It's a great time to join, renew, and donate to MindFreedom  
International!

Be part of the MindFreedom Summer 2009 Support Drive!

Just click here:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate