February 24th, 7:30-8:30pm: Decolonize Mental Health
What we know about mental health has been heavily filtered by the values of Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic countries. This has serious consequences, especially for communities that hold different values.
Join us for a conversation about these impacts as we take the first step with I Am Psyched PDX to #DecolonizePsych
March 3rd, 7:30-8:30pm: Mental Health in the Media
It’s wonderful that we are more openly talking about mental illness than we ever have. Celebrities and experts have opened up about their struggles and we are finally talking about suicide.
Also, media representation of mental health disorders and treatment continue to be a problem. We see over-simplification, infantilization, glamorization, and vilification depending on the diagnosis. Therapists are regularly portrayed as well-meaning idiots for laughs, and heartless hacks or unethical manipulators to create drama.
It’s time to see something real.
April 21st, 7:30-8:30pm: DIY Mental Health?
Getting good mental health assessment and treatment can be frustrating, expensive, or both. In contrast, the internet provides countless websites that provide free information about different diagnoses and advice for those suffering from those diagnoses, and products that require no professional oversight or insurance. Sounds great, right?
The internet can be a good place to start your journey to understand your experiences and find help. Unfortunately, the internet also has a lot of inaccurate and harmful information. Even when the information is good, when it comes to mental health, one size never fits all. Finally, our mental health can impact how we relate to others, which adds more unique elements to any one person’s situation. Join us for a conversation about what we should all be aware of in the world of DIY mental health.
