Increasing numbers of people are being told they are “bipolar” and that their only route to health is to always take drugs to control the symptoms. But is that always necessary? In this film (which won “best feature” at the Mad in America International Film Festival) we witness the story of one man, Ross, who found the psychiatric route put him into a “foggy, drug-induced haze” and who sought a different approach to healing.
Bipolarized weaves together a series of interviews with activists, psychiatrists and other psychiatric survivors who have challenged the status quo as well as recounts some of the alternative therapies Ross uses to maintain his mental, emotional and physical health. You can find more about Bipolarized at bipolarizedthemovie.com
Following the film, we will discuss the issues it raises and the implications for mental health treatment in our community.
Please come and join us, and share your views! Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Where: Where: Eugene Public Library – Tykeson Room
Date: Tuesday 1/12/16
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
To whom it may concern putting on this event,
If you would like to Skype me in for a Q and A discussion after the screening of my film Bipolarized I would be happy to connect with the person putting on this event to make this happen.
Blessings for an abundant and healthy New Year in 2016,
Ross
Thanks for the offer Ross! I’m checking with others in our group to see if they think this can work. I’ll contact you by email if we want to try it. Meanwhile, Happy New Year to you!