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CAN ~ Collective Action Network / Activist groups?
« on: September 10, 2009, 05:54:39 PM »
I searched a bit, but was unable to find any lists on this site of activist groups. Does anyone know of locally organized groups in any particular region of the US?


Edit: Activist groups that focus on the troubled teen "industry" (the concept of profiting off misery is revolting) in particular that is.

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Psych Hospitals / Re: Are We Really OK With Electroshocking Toddlers?
« on: September 08, 2009, 01:12:57 AM »
I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the difference between medically administered MODERN ECT and what is generally conceived of when someone says "electroshock therapy". They aren't the same.

I usually see at least 1 client per month undergoing ECT at one of the Kaiser facilities here in the Bay Area and frankly, it seems helpful much of the time.


A very breif education for those unfamiliar with the procedure.

Under intense medical supervision the patient is sedated into a coma-like state, and while under this effect electrodes are placed on either temple. A jolt is then applied that "reboots" the brain, and this process releases chemicals that have proven to be effective in treating extreme depression that does not respond to medication or traditional therapy. I've also seen it used to assist in treatment of suicidal ideation, self mutilation, and other obsessive disorders. Generally this procedure is administered during a stay in a Crisis Residential facility so that the patient can be monitored for their own safety. It can cause some short term memory issues (12 hour timeframe) and some disorientation for a few hours.

As for it being applied to children, from what I have seen it would need to be an EXTREME case and honestly I don't think it would really be ethically sound due to developmental concerns.

Personally I don't have one problem with ECT in an adult patient population.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Troubled Teen program med regimens.
« on: September 03, 2009, 06:40:05 PM »
The following was written with Peninsula Village in Blount County TN in mind, however the fundamentals of this post apply to ALL troubled teen programs.

I think there should be a thread for people (parent's and alumni) to speak regarding the dosage and frequency of medications. I recall some VERY shady medication issues when I was a patient. Obscenely high dose, changing meds every week or so, etc. My issue is that rapid change of psychiatric medications, esp in adolescents, can cause real damage....in addition to being non-effective in treating the symptoms that are causing the primary behavioral health concern. In order to accurately report, anyone that has obtained their treatment records from PV can simply look at the medication logs. Recounting of what was seen from parent and client perspective would be useful as well.

I recall hearing someone state that PV had them on 120 mg of Abilify per day, and I seem to recall hearing about 800+ mg of Seroquel. This correlates to the time period in which parents have reported rapid or extreme weight gain in their kids. Both of these meds are known to have significant side effects if over prescribed. Hell, the biggest red flag of anti-psychotic over prescription is weight gain.

As a point of reference for the previously mentioned medications. 800+ mg of seroquel is approved for the treatment of highly psychotic schizophrenic or (in rare cases schizo affective) ADULT patient. I don't think 120 mg Abilify is approved in any population. Adolescents do not metabolize the same way that adults do, and thus have far different needs in regards to therapeutic medication doses.



Anyway, you get the point. Thanks in advance.











P.S. If you are the parent of a child that is being prescribed psych meds, PLEASE do some research on the history and side effects of the med in question. Being an informed parent is the first step in being a responsible parent. Don't take it on faith that "the doctor knows best". It is also a good idea to know what psychiatric terms such as "schizoid, psychotic, disorder, therapeutic, etc" really mean. Many times these terms are used improperly, or for effect. The end result of this is that misinformed parents are frightened or bullied such that they give in to the demands or recommendations of less than ethical "professional" staff. If you want what is best for your child, you need to understand the most basic aspects of adolescent psychiatry.

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Peninsula Village / PV and medication dose/regimen.
« on: September 03, 2009, 06:23:39 PM »
The following was written with Peninsula Village in Blount County TN in mind, however the fundamentals of this post apply to ALL troubled teen programs.

I think there should be a thread for people (parent's and alumni) to speak regarding the dosage and frequency of medications. I recall some VERY shady medication issues when I was a patient. Obscenely high dose, changing meds every week or so, etc. My issue is that rapid change of psychiatric medications, esp in adolescents, can cause real damage....in addition to being non-effective in treating the symptoms that are causing the primary behavioral health concern. In order to accurately report, anyone that has obtained their treatment records from PV can simply look at the medication logs. Recounting of what was seen from parent and client perspective would be useful as well.

I recall hearing someone state that PV had them on 120 mg of Abilify per day, and I seem to recall hearing about 800+ mg of Seroquel. This correlates to the time period in which parents have reported rapid or extreme weight gain in their kids. Both of these meds are known to have significant side effects if over prescribed. Hell, the biggest red flag of anti-psychotic over prescription is weight gain.

As a point of reference for the previously mentioned medications. 800+ mg of seroquel is approved for the treatment of highly psychotic schizophrenic or (in rare cases schizo affective) ADULT patient. I don't think 120 mg Abilify is approved in any population. Adolescents do not metabolize the same way that adults do, and thus have far different needs in regards to therapeutic medication doses.



Anyway, you get the point. Thanks in advance.











P.S. If you are the parent of a child that is being prescribed psych meds, PLEASE do some research on the history and side effects of the med in question. Being an informed parent is the first step in being a responsible parent. Don't take it on faith that "the doctor knows best". It is also a good idea to know what psychiatric terms such as "schizoid, psychotic, disorder, therapeutic, etc" really mean. Many times these terms are used improperly, or for effect. The end result of this is that misinformed parents are frightened or bullied such that they give in to the demands or recommendations of less than ethical "professional" staff. If you want what is best for your child, you need to understand the most basic aspects of adolescent psychiatry.

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