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Emerging Proud: In conversation with Laura Delano
Many of the Emerging Proud community will already know of Laura and her profound story of liberating herself from the psychiatric system, a decade of diagnoses and debilitating medications. But not everyone may be aware of the moment of existential … Continue reading
Emerging Proud: In conversation with Laura Delano
Although Laura didn’t officially share her story as part of the original Emerging Proud campaign, she has been an ally for many years. Having liberated herself from her psychiatric label, identity and a cocktail of medications, Laura now offers services … Continue reading
Emerging Proud: Where are they now? With David Ryan
All in divine timing – we got there in the end with our recorded conversation! Here, David reminds us of his powerful recovery journey, and shares what he’s been up to professionally since his story was featured in our ‘Emerging … Continue reading
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Where are they now? With Leah Harris
Leah has been active in the consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement for almost 25 years, advocating for raised awareness around the psychiatrisation of human experience. You may remember Leah from the original Emerging Proud film, where she shared her incredible story of liberation. … Continue reading
Save the date: It’s time for an Emerging Proud re-birth!
*Deep breath*…here we go. I’m sharing this before my logical mind tells me it’s a really bad idea… 12th May 2025 will see Emerging Proud, re-emerge, with our first live gathering since 2020! We will ‘re-union’, find out where we … Continue reading
Where are they now? Remember our Proud Emergee, David?
Do you remember our David? He originally shared his story of transformation in our ‘Emerging Proud through Suicide’ pocket book. David will be joining us in conversation soon to let us know where his journey has led him today. Here’s … Continue reading
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Do you feel like you ‘lost time’ during your ‘psychosis’ experience? Would you be willing to share your thoughts on this for research purposes to inform support?
ISPS are carrying out a study into the recovery journeys of people with lived experience of psychosis, and their perceptions of lost time in relation to psychosis and associated experiences. The study has received ethical approval from the University of … Continue reading
It’s International #EmergingProud Day on 12th May and YOU’re Invited!
LIVE ONLINE PARTICIPATORY EVENT *CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! It’s our 3rd International #EmergingProud Day on 12th May 2019; JOIN US LIVE! Join us for an online party to celebrate, NOT ONLY INTERNATIONAL #EMERGING PROUD DAY, but also the release … Continue reading
Last chance to grab your Earlybird ticket!
Join CRAZYWISE film Producer Phil Borges and I to discuss what Western Psychiatry can learn from a Shamanistic approach to mental illness on Sat 17th March at the Norwich Puppet Theatre…tomorrow is your last chance to grab an Earlybird ticket! … Continue reading
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Reframing Mental distress as a potential catalyst for positive change 