Alt 04 Consumer Operated Services Programs (COPSD) Multisite Research Initiative
By Jean Campbell
Item #: Alt04COPS
Price: $20.00
Media Type: DVD
After six years of study, the research is complete on Consumer Operated Services Programs (COPS). The findings are surprising to some, but not to consumers/survivors/ex-patients. The study shows that Consumer Operated Services Programs work and well being is better when consumer operated services are combined with traditional mental health treatment. This video gives you the evidence based proof to legislators and other governmental agencies that investing in COSP makes sense.
Alt 04 Countering Stigma and Discrimination
Item #: Alt04Stig
Price: $20.00
Media Type: DVD
Three consumer leaders talk about their experience with stigma and discrimination and what works to counteract those conditions. Ray Guevara talks of his personal struggle with trauma, mental illness and discrimination. Dr. Patrick Corrigan looks at the history of stigma in our society and the research on the best methods to break down stigma. Susan Rogers talks from a personal point of view of what she has found that worked for her. A great video to give your group ideas on how to best counter stigma and discrimination.
Alt 04 Diversity Issues Confronting the Consumer/Survivor Movement
Item #:Alt04Divs
Price: $20.00
Media Type: DVD
Their stories range from “learning to be a white man” by Jackie McKinney to growing up in El Salvador by Blanca De la Leon.Consumers representing a wide range of diversity and cultures cultures, discuss their struggles in getting services and help. A great video to remind professionals about remembering and respecting diversity issues.
Alt 04 Self Determination: Our Time has Come
by Peter Ashenden
Item #:Alt04Self
Price: $20.00
Media Type: DVD
Peter Ashenden, Executive Director, Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. shares his struggle with mental illness and the system that was supposed to help. He continues with some amazing work that was done in New York bringing thousands of consumers together. The facts and figures give you a basis for discussion in system type settings. His story of perseverance is one of courage and self determination. A great video for empowerment.
Alt 04 The President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health and the Opportunities it Offers
by Dr. Dan Fisher
Item #:04Free
Price: $20.00
Media Type: DVD
As the lone consumer on the panel of the President’s New Freedom Commission, Dr. Fisher talks about key concepts to utilizing the New Freedom report. He gives us a glimpse of his experience on that Commission. A great tool for learning how to get your message heard when you find yourself outnumbered on a committee. Additionally, Dr. Fisher instructs consumers on how to effectively present your position.