Posted by NikkiT2 on December 29, 2005, at 13:33:03
In reply to Re: Hey » NikkiT2, posted by alexandra_k on December 28, 2005, at 18:46:15
I don 't relaly have the energy to argue this Alex.. sorry.
But, even if they post as posters, they are still speaking of their *own* experiences. When I present, I am presenting as a patient, but I am also myself, talking of my own and my peers experiences.
Yes, information is empowering. Knowing your audience, knowing who will be there, and what else is happening is important.
I've been doing this for a number of years now, and at the beginning I would present and go home.. through work I (and others) have done with numerous bodies here, they now recognise that support afterwards is needed.. professional support to deal with any issues that have arisen from it.
Maybe I am completely misunderstanding what you mean by informed consent. To me that means formally signing a document and it going via an ethics committee.
People who use mental health services, and boards like this, going out there and telling people of their experiences is vitally important in my book, and you can believe me that if I had the money and time I would be there also. (And you don't know how close I am to it, as my best friend lives near Toronto and I would give SO much to see her!). We need to break down the boundries, and fight the stigma.. and standing up and doing it in front of others is the best way to achieve it.
Nikki x
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