Organizer
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Step Up For Mental Health
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Phone
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Email
peertraining@stepupformentalhealth.org
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: May 11 2022
- Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Workshop: Political Abuse of Psychiatry
How can medical power be abused for the purpose of political and social oppression? Here, we will explore how the field of psychiatry has been misused in order to obstruct human rights and maintain control over the public, particularly against individuals or groups that challenge the status quo.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty that deals with diagnosing, preventing and treating mental disorders. However, there are criticisms over the validity and reliability of the criteria used to diagnose individuals and to define illness. There is particularly great potential for abuse in psychiatry. Political abuse of psychiatry refers to the misuse of psychiatry for the purpose of social or political oppression.
Political abuse of psychiatry has often been associated with totalitarian regimes, but has not been absent from Western countries. Ending psychiatric abuse may lie in stimulating communication and access to information among the world mental health community.
About Our Step Up Peer Training Workshops:
Connect with our on-demand classes and webinars, Step Up Peer Training Circles, created to help adult learners advance their skills in a fun and educational way. Topics will include technology, finance, career prep, mindfulness, and meditation. This is a part of our Step Up Assistance Program and supporting community. Learn more about our local and online peer group events here. This group is open, honest, and willing to share in a supportive environment. No judgment. Always kindness.
Providing Interactive Support and Services
Mental health touches a variety of groups and backgrounds. Our goal is to make life easier for all individuals and families dealing with mental health issues during stress and crisis or to have an educational experience.
We use Google Meet and can hold 100 people but most likely meetings will be between 5-25 people. Best experience using Google Chrome Browser. Check your computer audio before workshop times for the best results.