Introduction by Genita Petralli H.H.P., N.C., M.H.
Medical Director, Shangri La Bio Spa & Green Mental Health Care Center
Shangri La Bio Spa &
Green Mental Health Care Center Costa Rica and Malibu,
California
Green Docs
There are many alternatives to psychiatric diagnoses and treatment, including standard medical care that does not require a psychiatric ‘label’ or a mind-altering drug. Governments should endorse and fund non-drug treatments as alternatives to dangerous drugs that have been proven no more effective than placebo, and more dangerous than most street drugs.
We at Green Mental Health Care do not condone or promote any specific practitioner, medical organization, practice or group; however, we have found the resources below to be helpful for individuals looking for more information on the following topics:
Warnings about psychiatric drugs
Non-drug approaches to mental health and safely getting off psychiatric drugs
Safe
Harbor includes links to find medical doctors (by zip
code) who can assist with helping people safely get off of psychiatric
drugs and medical personnel who will treat people without the use of
psychiatric drugs.
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com
The Road Back
How to get off psychiatric drugs safely.
http://www.theroadback.org
Soteria House
Alternative and non-drug solutions for people diagnosed schizophrenic.
http://www.moshersoteria.com
Alternatives to psychotropic drugs for children
The Block Center
Find and treat underlying health problems in children. Information on how
children can safely get off of psychiatric drugs.
http://www.blockcenter.com
DrugFreeChildren.org
Informational website on issues surrounding the use of “Chemical Restraints” on
children.
http://www.drugfreechildren.org
The Doris J. Rapp Education Corporation
Vital information on environmental factors affecting health in children and
adults.
http://www.drrapp.com
AbleChild
Parents for a label- and drug-free education
http://www.ablechild.org
Mental health patients rights groups
MindFreedom International is a nonprofit organization
that works to win human rights and provide alternatives for people labeled
with psychiatric disabilities.
http://www.mindfreedom.org/about-us
Complimentary and alternative health
Whitaker Wellness Institute
Health care for a longer, more active life with a focus on elderly care
http://www.whitakerwellness.com/medical-services
Institute for Progressive Medicine
Conventional and complementary therapies
http://www.iprogressivemed.com
The American College for the Advancement of Medicine
A non-profit medical society dedicated to improving complimentary and
alternative medicine
http://acam.org
Report side effects of drugs
Medwatch
The FDA safety information and adverse event reporting program
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch







