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undercurrents | 17.04.2003 10:45

Mental health alternatives

Undercurrents
Press release
April 2003

To All News Desk

British army troops under the influence of mind altering drugs is just one of the highlights of a new video documentary to be premiered in Brighton later this month.

Evolving Minds will be released in response to the lack of easily available information on the relationship between psychosis and spirituality. The ground-breaking video explores the growing alternatives to psychiatric treatment of mental health.

Produced by Undercurrents , an award winning media group, Its Director Melissa Gunasena from Brighton stated,

‘Throughout history humans have always sought to explore, alter and make sense of reality. I decided to make Evolving Minds following my own experiences as an involuntary psychiatric patient. After suffering the trauma of inhumane treatment whilst in hospital and the unwelcome effects of strong medication, I firmly believe that psychiatric treatment does not solve the problem, it merely suppresses and postpones it.”

Evolving Minds broadens the cultural barriers to reveal that schizophrenia, mania and psychosis have been accepted by many cultures and traditions as gateways to the spirit world. People with these experiences have been valued as contributing positively to the society's well being.

Evolving Minds also explains how chemical imbalances in the brain can be successfully
readjusted by eating a combination of everyday foods.

Director, Melissa Gunasena continued to say,
“In making the film I was able to not only research methods of coping with psychosis that could work for me, but to also share that information with others. I have been extremely empowered through the production of this video. Instead of feeling like a victim of the psychiatric services I feel that I have created something positive to offer the world.”

Undercurrents producer, Paul O’ Connor concluded,
“ By screening images of the British army experimenting with LSD, we can reveal that all cultures have an intention of exploring other realities. Evolving Minds presents a platform for the people who have received the harshest treatment in Britain’s mental health system and offers a better way forward.”
END

Notes to Editors-
Evolving Minds will be premiered at BRIGHTON CINEMATEQUE, 9-12 Middle Street at 7pm Saturday April 26th

Evolving Minds will then tour Britain, including a screening at Glastonbury music festival. VHS copies are available for purchase from www.undercurrents,.org

Photo opportunity- Director Melissa Gunasena is available for photographs amongst 100 copies of the video. She can be contacted on 01273 819291

Undercurrents can be contacted on 01865 203661 or 07973 298359

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- Homepage: http://www.undercurrents.org/minds

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Culture in touch with reality

17.04.2003 11:51

>...By screening images of the British army experimenting with LSD, we can reveal that all cultures have an intention of exploring other realities

What is this idiot on about?
British Army is part of British culture -- Yes I agree.
But is it in touch with the realities that make us humans? No!

This is an insult to all the cultures that seek to explore our very nature.

British Army tried LSD, why even the origin of LSD is from the military labs.
But the purpose was for finding ways to kill the reality that makes our very existence possible. LSD was deemed to be failure.
Many other chemicals were experimented with at Porton Down. Most were to with an intent to be weapons of mass destruction The rest to be used as tools to kill off the humanity in the armed idots who might object/tire at the crucial point.

ram

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:20

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:27

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:28

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:28

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:30

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

We can't rely on hospitals and experts????

17.04.2003 13:33

I've seen footage of soldiers under the influence of acid, under controlled experimentation, these are people who have given there right over to others to tell them how to behave. I don't believe this enviroment gives a chance to let go, and could soldiers really handle having to think or not, as it may be once the acid hits them. I think it would be a good idea for the so called experts of the mind, who believe they can sum people up with catogeries, eg. schizo, delusional, or any other disorder they think fits, to try some mind altering drug, then they may realise we do not all think under the reality they believe to be NORMAL. It is disgusting the way people are treated in psychiatric hospitals, forced treatment, nurses filling up the communal rooms, cause the patients are too drugged up, it is high time alternatives were brought in.

Anti-gen

Sorry

17.04.2003 13:43

i'am a new user, well to computers anyway. And I don't think I can delete them, if any doctors are out there, no its not a case of multiple personalities, just a good old fashioned mistake, which I'm sure you are also experts on. To everyone else sorry.

anti-Gen

acid! yeah!!!

18.04.2003 04:03

Man, I've had so much acid that I've got series de ja vu!

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