Conference: Alternatives Within and Beyond Psychiatry

Date: Friday 11th November 2011; 9am - 4.30pm

Venue: Riverside Conference Centre, Derby

Details: The Soteria Network presents 'Alternatives Within and Beyond Psychiatry' - A one-day conference exploring different approaches to thought  and practice in the mental health arena.

International speakers will include:

* Robert Whitaker (US) - Pulitzer-prize nominated journalist and author of ‘Mad in America’ and ‘Anatomy of an Epidemic’

* Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) - Psychologist and psychotherapist – developed the ‘Open Dialogue’ approach to treating psychosis

* Richard Bentall - Professor of Psychology, University of Liverpool and author of ‘Madness Explained’ and ‘Doctoring the Mind

* Sonia Johnson - Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry,  University College London

Price:
Before 30/09/2011: Waged/Organisation £100, Unwaged £25
After 30/09/2011: Waged/Organisation £130, Unwaged £30

There are a limited number of free places for those unable to meet the cost. Please contact us personally to arrange this.

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