Evolving Minds

Synopsis

A radical perspective on alternatives to the mental health system. Presenting information in a humorous style, it covers diverse topics such as shamanism, nutritional therapy, psychotherapy, meditation and protest against mental health legislation. Explores the connection between psychosis and spiritual experience and provides techniques for people to explore and take control of their own minds. Includes footage of British army experiments with LSD.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2003

Year of production

2003

Availability

www.undercurrents.org/minds/index.htm
Online

Notes

May also be viewed free online at www.undercurrents.org/minds/index.htm and is available on the compilation DVD BROAD HORIZONS Issue 1

Subjects

Mental Health and Counselling

Keywords

alternative medicine; mental health; psychopathology; shamans; mental health legislation

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£3.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

44 mintutes

Year

2010

Production Company

Name

Undercurrents

Email

info@undercurrents.org

Web

http://www.undercurrents.org External site opens in new window

Phone

01792 455900

Address

Old Exchange
Pier Street
Swansea
SA1 1RY

Notes

A not-for-profit producer and distributor of UK and global counter-culture content. Working with video makers and communities who have been marginalised or overlooked by TV broadcasters, Undercurrents focuses on social and environmental issues and has some unique footage of campaigns and video activism. There is also a podcast series on eco-living entitled LIVING IN THE FUTURE. Some productions are available for purchase on DVD and others are streamed free online, via the webvideo section of the website.

Distributor

Name

Mind Online Shop

Email

publications@mind.org.uk

Web

http://www.mind.org.uk/shop/dvds/p2 External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8519 2122

Fax

020 8522 1725

Address

15-19 Broadway
London
E15 4BQ

Notes

A selection of DVDs and videos on mental health topics arranged under the headings diagnoses & treatment, policy & practice, self-management & self-help, user and carer perspectives. Sale.