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SUMMARY:C2:AD Seminar: A manifesto for psychological health and wellbeing.
  Peter Kinderman  ( University of Liverpool) - Peter Kinderman  ( Universi
 ty of Liverpool)
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CONTACT:Rachel Elliott
DESCRIPTION:This has proven to be a provocative topic\, and we anticipate 
 that the presentation may initiate an interesting discussion. \n\nPeter re
 jects the ‘disease model’\; which sees emotional distress merely as a 
 symptom of biological illness\, and instead argues that mental health prob
 lems are fundamentally social and psychological issues – the products of
  how we understand and respond to the world. Instead of thinking about dia
 gnosing and treating 'abnormality'\, Peter argues we should replace ‘dia
 gnoses’ with straightforward descriptions of our problems\, and shift aw
 ay from the use of medication towards psychological and social solutions. 
 \n\nPeter points out that we need wholesale change\, not only in how we un
 derstand mental health problems but also in how we design and commission m
 ental health services. Peter argues that we should\, as a recent report to
  the United Nations General Assembly has made clear\; “... abandon the p
 redominant medical model that seeks to cure individuals by targeting ‘di
 sorders’ [and] address the ‘power imbalance’ rather than ‘chemical
  imbalance’.”  This would mean addressing and preventing the root caus
 es of distress and instead a greater reliance on psychological formulation
 \, systemic interventions and working with and within the education system
 .\n\nPlease note that no registration is required for this event\, and tha
 t parking is limited. \n
LOCATION:Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind Sciences on the Forvie 
 site at Addenbrooke’s Hospital 
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