The Psychiatric Medication Discontinuation/Reduction study (PMDR) is the first U.S. survey of a large sample of longer-term users who chose to discontinue psychiatric medications. The study, funded by the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care and led by current and former users of psychiatric medications, sought to understand first-hand experiences and strategies of individuals who decided to discontinue psychiatric medications, and either stopped or reduced the use of these medications.
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Self-Evaluation Guidebook Just ReleasedPeerRespite.net is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to dissemination and implementation efforts to help communities create effective, sustainable crisis alternatives through independent peer-run programs. Live & Learn, Inc created PeerRespite.net to provide a comprehensive online resource dedicated to dissemination and implementation efforts about peer respites, providing public access to information about research, technical assistance, and a program directory.
In May 2017, we launched the Guidebook for Peer Respite Self-Evaluation: Practical Steps and Tools to assist in building the evidence for peer respites.
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