Mad in America

July 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

July 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Events in July 2025

July 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

July 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Young People & Suicide: A Training for Family and Friends

Alternatives to Suicide Overview

Stolen Lives Picnic

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Young People & Suicide: A Training for Family and Friends

Alternatives to Suicide Overview

Stolen Lives Picnic

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Mad Camp Europe

Young People & Suicide: A Training for Family and Friends

Alternatives to Suicide Overview

Stolen Lives Picnic

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Mad Camp California

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. Retreat center in rural Austria, inviting people world-wide. Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcampeurope.net.

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July 3, 2025 – July 7, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. Retreat center in rural Austria, inviting people world-wide. Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcampeurope.net.

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July 3, 2025 – July 7, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. Retreat center in rural Austria, inviting people world-wide. Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcampeurope.net.

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July 3, 2025 – July 7, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. Retreat center in rural Austria, inviting people world-wide. Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcampeurope.net.

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July 3, 2025 – July 7, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. Retreat center in rural Austria, inviting people world-wide. Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcampeurope.net.

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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 11, 2025

Featuring Cindy Hadge & Sasha Dunbar

–How is supporting young people around suicide different than supporting adults?

-How can I better understand what my loved one is going through?

-What qualifies as a crisis?

-What alternatives exist to conventional clinical mental health responses?

This online three-hour workshop on Friday July 11th from 1-4pm Eastern Time will explore these questions and more, offering critical insights for supporting young people navigating feelings, thoughts and actions around suicide. Participants will come away with communication tools where new possibilities can emerge for the person struggling as well as for the relationship.

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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 21, 2025

Alternatives to Suicide was developed in 2008 by people who’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts and attempts. It began as a support group and has since grown into a harm reduction approach that can be used by clinicians and other providers, family members, peer supporters and anyone else interested in better supporting someone who might be navigating thoughts of killing themself.

Join us for this introductory overview on Monday July 21st from 12-4pm Eastern Time. The first half of the session will review the history of and evidence for this approach and some of the fundamental paradigm shifts that it involves. The second half will include discussion of the VCVC dialogue model with role plays to help illustrate how it works.

Presenters to include VCVC creator, Caroline Mazel-Carlton!

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12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
July 29, 2025

We at Antidepressantrisks.org are honouring Prescribed Harm Awareness Day by hosting a Stolen Lives picnic at Hyde Park in London on 29th July from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

We would like to invite anyone who has lost someone to medication-induced suicide, or anyone who has been harmed themselves by prescription drugs. Of course, friends and supporters are also very welcome.

We will be meeting at the Freeman Family Drinking Fountain by the Marble Arch entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kF5kDJKCcakqzU1H6

Please RSVP here by selecting a free or donation based ticket. Attendance is free, but donations are welcome to support the event and our ongoing efforts. We rely solely on donations from individuals. We kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly.

We will send updates to you about the day via the email address you sign up with.

Please do bring refreshments and snacks to share.

This is a space for families, survivors, friends, and supporters to come together, share stories, and honour lives lost or harmed - please bring photos of your loved ones.

Email [email protected] for more information.

See you there.

PS. If anyone is or knows a good cake baker please do let us know as we are looking to have a cake made for the day!

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July 31, 2025 – August 4, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. 2 hours north of San Francisco at a mountain retreat center; our third year in a row! Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcamp.net.

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July 31, 2025 – August 4, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. 2 hours north of San Francisco at a mountain retreat center; our third year in a row! Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcamp.net.

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July 31, 2025 – August 4, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. 2 hours north of San Francisco at a mountain retreat center; our third year in a row! Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcamp.net.

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July 31, 2025 – August 4, 2025

Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. 2 hours north of San Francisco at a mountain retreat center; our third year in a row! Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcamp.net.

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11 Young People & Suicide: A Training for Family and Friends Young People & Suicide: A Training for Family and Friends 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 11, 2025 July 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Featuring Cindy Hadge & Sasha Dunbar –How is supporting young people around suicide different than supporting adults? -How can I better understand what my loved one is going through? -What qualifies as a crisis? -What alternatives exist to conventional clinical mental health responses? This online three-hour workshop on Friday July 11th from 1-4pm Eastern Time will explore these questions and more, offering critical insights for supporting young people navigating feelings, thoughts and actions around suicide. Participants will come away with communication tools where new possibilities can emerge for the person struggling as well as for the relationship. {description} {title}

21 Alternatives to Suicide Overview Alternatives to Suicide Overview 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 21, 2025 July 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alternatives to Suicide was developed in 2008 by people who’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts and attempts. It began as a support group and has since grown into a harm reduction approach that can be used by clinicians and other providers, family members, peer supporters and anyone else interested in better supporting someone who might be navigating thoughts of killing themself. Join us for this introductory overview on Monday July 21st from 12-4pm Eastern Time. The first half of the session will review the history of and evidence for this approach and some of the fundamental paradigm shifts that it involves. The second half will include discussion of the VCVC dialogue model with role plays to help illustrate how it works. Presenters to include VCVC creator, Caroline Mazel-Carlton! {description} {title}

29 Stolen Lives Picnic Stolen Lives Picnic 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm July 29, 2025 We at Antidepressantrisks.org are honouring Prescribed Harm Awareness Day by hosting a Stolen Lives picnic at Hyde Park in London on 29th July from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. We would like to invite anyone who has lost someone to medication-induced suicide, or anyone who has been harmed themselves by prescription drugs. Of course, friends and supporters are also very welcome. We will be meeting at the Freeman Family Drinking Fountain by the Marble Arch entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kF5kDJKCcakqzU1H6 Please RSVP here by selecting a free or donation based ticket. Attendance is free, but donations are welcome to support the event and our ongoing efforts. We rely solely on donations from individuals. We kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly. We will send updates to you about the day via the email address you sign up with. Please do bring refreshments and snacks to share. This is a space for families, survivors, friends, and supporters to come together, share stories, and honour lives lost or harmed - please bring photos of your loved ones. Email [email protected] for more information. See you there. PS. If anyone is or knows a good cake baker please do let us know as we are looking to have a cake made for the day! {description} {title}

31 Mad Camp California Mad Camp California N/A July 31, 2025 – August 4, 2025 Summer camp for mad people, survivors, neurodivergent and escapees from psychiatry. Food nature fun music friendship community. 2 hours north of San Francisco at a mountain retreat center; our third year in a row! Scholarships available. Applications now open. Check out www.madcamp.net. {description} {title}