Author Archives: Katie Mottram

After an initial breakdown, #EmergingProud the Film is now set to breakthrough, as it premiers in 10 countries on 12th May 2017

In November 2016 the Indiegogo campaign I ran to make the #EmergingProud campaign and film was a complete flop. Looking back I’m not surprised; I suppose it was kind of incredulous that someone who had no idea about film- making … Continue reading

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*Research Participants Needed* for Kings College, Medical Research Council funded, study into the importance of ‘social safeness’ when sharing ‘#Emergence’ experiences

The #EmergingProud campaign aims to create a safer society in which to share anomalous experiences.  This Kings College London study aims to explore relationships between social factors and anomalous experiences, like changes in perception, spiritual-type experiences, hearing voices, or extrasensory … Continue reading

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From a diagnosis of psychosis, to a Masters research thesis in Communication and Health Promotion on the #EmergingProud campaign…

Hear Anne- Kirstine Klitmark bare her soul to talk about how the crises experienced in her own life led her to focus on the #EmergingProud campaign for her Master research Thesis in Communication and Health Promotion in Denmark: We’re only 6 … Continue reading

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#EmergingProud forges links in Uganda

Supported by the BUTABIKA RECOVERY COLLEGE and initiated by the Founder of HEARTSOUNDS, Joseph Atukunda, plans for the #EmergingProud launch event are underway in Uganda, Africa. It is important that #EmergingProud is transcultural, and thanks to support from Dr Nakku and Recovery … Continue reading

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Susie from Arizona has a message for everyone; “The thing about awakening is that it cannot be stopped. Your awakening is more important than anyone’s confusion or fear about you.”

Susie Beiler from Sedona in Arizona had been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  and was deplete of energy when she woke up to another reality; the reality that she has lived by for the past 12 years, learning to heal … Continue reading

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‘Rethinking Madness: An Integral Vision’ Sean and Ligia share their #EmergingProud plans for Brazil

People are working their socks off behind the scenes to make the 12th May a success all over the world. Sean Blackwell and his wife Ligia Splendore have really gone all out and are hosting a 2-day event; the first … Continue reading

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‘Emerging Through the Mental Illness Paradigm’ by Andrea Hollebakken

The #EmergingProud campaign aims to build bridges with psychiatry, however, we cannot deny how many people feel that they have been harmed by the current paradigm of care. Andrea Hollebakken’s story is a brave one, and shows how much wisdom … Continue reading

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The world unites for change; Germany and Finland also set to #EmergeProud on the 12th May

Passionate people are incredible forces of nature. The evident desire for change in the way mental health struggles are perceived is enormous, and it’s global. The #EmergingProud events are aimed at bringing together all individuals who share this passion for change … Continue reading

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The making of #EmergingProud, the film

The making of the #EmergingProud film has only been possible due to the passion and generosity of people having been through personal crisis. All of the music, art and stories have been freely donated to support the message that breaking … Continue reading

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