A Lane County coalition of mental health consumers, survivors, family members, providers and others working to better understand mental health issues while supporting the voice, empowerment and self-determination of users of mental health services.

“Crazy” – Free Film and Discussion on 1/30/18

Seven years ago, Eric was diagnosed “schizophrenic.” Eric faced a critical choice ─ whether to comply with traditional mental health treatment or follow his own path to wellness. Eric’s doctors medicated him against his will. After years of psych meds, Eric wants to refuse drugs he believes may harm him. What happens next will move you.

“A courageous documentary… fair, balanced, and committed to the truth.”  -Bruce Levine, Huffington Post, AlterNet, MadinAmerica

This is a FREE event. Discussion will follow the film, including with psychiatric survivor David Oaks, who is interviewed in the movie. Please come and join us, and share your views! Arrive early, space is limited.

Where: LILA Peer Support Club,  990 Oak St., Eugene

Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018         Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

With extraordinary access, the new film CRAZY explores both sides of the story. Eric, his father and his attorney argue passionately for Eric’s right to make his own medical decisions. The County’s evaluating psychologist and social worker show us how and why they feel forced treatment is necessary. An observant camera enables us to witness the unpredictable trajectory of Eric’s journey: His decision to refuse meds. His appeal in court. Being locked on a psych floor after being picked up by police. Hiding out. Being taken away to a state mental hospital. Deteriorating during a family therapy session. And, spoiler alert, finally the solution that eventually enables Eric to graduate from college. Eric claims the recovery and a measure of the autonomy he so desperately craves.

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