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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Anders Sørensen\, Crossing Zero
DESCRIPTION:Crossing Zero: Psychosis\, Trauma\, and Coming Off Antipsychotics – In conversation with Anders Sørensen and Jacqui Dillon Hosted by ISPS UK. \nWhat if psychosis isn’t a disease to be suppressed or managed\, but a story to be understood? What if extreme states can be explained entirely through psychological and social – not biological – mechanisms? Join psychologist and researcher Anders Sørensen\, PhD\, in conversation with Jacqui Dillon\, for a powerful dialogue on trauma-informed\, non-pathologizing approaches to psychosis – and how to safely navigate withdrawal from antipsychotic medication through hyperbolic tapering. \nDespite decades of widespread prescribing\, most clinicians receive little to no formal training in how to safely discontinue so-called antipsychotics. Clinical guidelines often detail when to start medication but rarely how to stop – even though long-term use carries well-documented risks\, from metabolic and neurological adverse effects to emotional and cognitive blunting. \nAt the same time\, emerging research reveals that withdrawal symptoms from antipsychotics are common\, can be severe\, and are frequently misinterpreted as relapse due to a overlap in symptoms. This confusion perpetuates unnecessary long-term treatment and misunderstanding of what psychosis – and recovery – truly are. \nIn this live conversation\, Anders Sørensen\, a Danish psychologist and researcher specializing in psychiatric drug withdrawal and psychotherapy for severe cases\, joins Jacqui Dillon\, survivor\, activist\, and author\, to explore: \n\nHow to understand psychosis through a psychosocial\, trauma-informed\, and relational lens rather than a pathologizing one.\nWhat so-called antipsychotic drugs actually do – and don’t do – to the brain and mind.\nHow to safely reduce or discontinue antipsychotics using evidence-based hyperbolic tapering principles.\nHow to differentiate between withdrawal reactions and genuine relapse\, and how to support people through either.\nHow coming off medication is not the end of treatment\, but the beginning of true healing.\n\nFurther information about Crossing Zero can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/8797625906 \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-anders-srensen-crossing-zero-tickets-1965114796255 \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-anders-sorensen-crossing-zero/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Bella Jackson\, Fragile Minds
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Bella Jackson\, author of Fragile Minds. The event will start with a book reading by Bella\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. Fragile Minds is the story of the staff who believed they could make a difference\, but were worn down by morally ambiguous tasks\, impossible workloads and a systemic resistance to change. It is the story of the patients who are failed by hastily made diagnoses\, overreliance on medication\, coercion\, stigma and inconsistency of care\, and of the inspiring individuals struggling for justice and revolution. Fragile Minds documents Bella Jackson’s time as a trainee mental health nurse\, and the devastation and hope she encountered in winding corridors and behind locked doors. With compassion and care Bella introduces us to a vivid cast of staff and patients\, prompting us to look closer\, ask questions and demand more for them. Further information about Fragile Minds can be found here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/463932/fragile-minds-by-jackson-bella/9781529939774 \nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-bella-jackson-fragile-minds-tickets-1668389661389 \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-bella-jackson-fragile-minds/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Susan Grundy\, Mad Sisters
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Susan Grundy\, author of Mad Sisters. A poignant memoir of a caregiver’s lifelong struggle to break through the barrier of her sibling’s mental illness in search of sisterhood. The event will start with a book reading by Susan\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. \n\n\n\nFurther information about Mad Sisters can be found here: https://ronsdalepress.com/mad-sisters/ \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-susan-grundy-mad-sisters-tickets-1334985992039\n\n\n\n \nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-susan-grundy-mad-sisters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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SUMMARY:In Conversation With: Mary Ann Kenny\, The Episode
DESCRIPTION:ISPS UK are pleased to host a discussion with Mary Ann Kenny\, author of The Episode. In this gripping memoir\, Mary Ann details her descent into psychosis\, her hospitalization\, and her inspiring journey back to health and happiness. The event will start with a book reading by Mary Ann\, followed by a Q&A hosted by ISPS UK. \n\n\n\nFurther information about The Episode can be found here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/467892/the-episode-by-kenny-mary-ann/9781844886869 \n\n\n\nFor details and registration\, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-mary-ann-kenny-the-episode-tickets-1334972431479 \n\n\n\nPlease contact events@ispsuk.org with any queries.
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/in-conversation-with-mary-ann-kenny-the-episode/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar,Online event
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SUMMARY:Relationships with Anti Psychotics: Navigating Withdrawal Or Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with redcuing or withdrawing from anti psychotics? Or supporting someone who is? Join us for an insightful online event where we will explore the challenges and complexities of navigating withdrawal from these medications. \nOur speaker Mark Allen will talk to us about his journey withdrawing from anti psychotics and Dr Jeremy Wallace will talk about his experience supporting people through this process. \nDuring this event\, we will discuss various aspects of reducing or withdrawing from anti psychotics\, including the risks and opportunities in navigating this process. \nWhether you are considering reducing your medication or are already in the process\, this event will offer a safe space for discussion and learning. \n\n\nFor further information and to sign up please visit: https://navigatingwithdrawalisps.eventbrite.co.uk Everybody welcome!
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/relationships-with-anti-psychotics-navigating-withdrawal-or-reduction/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ISPS UK Webinar
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SUMMARY:ISPS UK Webinar: Staff Relationships with Antipsychotics
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur series of three webinars\, Relationships with Anti-Psychotics\, continues on 13 July with Staff Relationships with Antipsychotics. \nWhat are the ethical dilemmas and personal conflicts that people working in mental health services face in relation to antipsychotic medications?  Simon Downer\, ISPS UK Trustee\, will Chair this webinar which will be a dialogue where health care professionals share their own experiences of inpatient and community work in relation to antipsychotics. How do psychiatrists learn to think with patients about medications? How do personal beliefs influence staff practice? Do healthcare professionals struggle with using medications? How are issues of power addressed in relation to antipsychotics? These and other questions will be explored by a panel of people working in psychiatry. The attendees will be invited to participate in the discussion. \nRegistration and more information \nRegistration is free for ISPS members\, please enter the promo code “Member” when registering.  Registration is via Eventbrite at  Relationships with Antipsychotics: Staff Relationships with Antipsychotics Tickets\, Thu 13 Jul 2023 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
URL:https://www.ispsuk.org/event/isps-uk-webinar-staff-relationships-with-antipsychotics/
LOCATION:Zoom
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