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This link is to the trailer of the  movie  "Open Dialogue" that was mentioned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBjIvnRFja4&feature=player_embedded

Here are the words of the film maker about his interviews with consumers there:

"They liked the openness and frankness of the therapists. They liked it that above all else their own voices were heard and valued. They liked it that they had a key say in the decision about whether or not psychiatric drugs might be of benefit to them or not. They liked it that they had alternative options to drugs presented to them. They liked it that when they were in crisis they could invite their family and friends and other important people from their lives into therapy meetings — if they wished.

They also liked it that the therapists worked in teams, right in session — because they liked listening to what the therapists had to say to each other, in the middle of session. They told me that they felt they deserved to know what the therapists were thinking! And doesn’t it make logical sense?"

What would it take to get this kind of system here in Oregon?

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Thank you for continuing the discussion about OSH.

I would ask Greg Roberts if he has read "Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America".  The book by Robert Whitaker describes a mental health system that relies on pharmaceuticals over other treatments and asserts that psychotropic drugs actually cause more harm than good. It also describes successful models for care that are based in small community-based mental health care. Does Mr. Roberts agree with Whitaker's analysis?  What is being done at OSH about medication use?  Are alternative treatment options being expanded?

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  Would you be interested in doing a show about cell towers and health effects? I am part of a neighborhood group in NE Portland that is opposing a cell tower installation in a residential area. Our opposition arises from health concerns,especially for our children, aesthetics, noise concerns, and decline in property values.

The European Union has taken action and passed legislation to limit cell towers. The International Association of Firefighters opposes their placement on firehouses. In Portland and other cities all over the world small groups have formed to oppose these towers in their communities.

  City officials in Portland have taken some action, requiring cellular providers to notify nearby residents. But the FCC rules say that local municipalities cannot oppose these towers and cannot use health effects as a reason, so our political reps say their hands are tied. In addition there is an entire office of Cable and Franchise Management in the city of Portland  government. Fees from the cell towers are  a major income generator for the city.


FULL SIGNAL DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR HERE IN PORTLAND
 As part of our efforts to educate the public our neighborhood group is bringing the new documentary "Full Signal" to Portland in mid-February. The film's director, Talal Jabari, will be speaking. "Full Signal" is already winning awards at film festivals.  Jabari would be available to be on your show, either by phone or in person.

Here is our website:

www.respectpdx.org

Thanks,

Anne T

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