http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org A support and education service to families and friends of people experiencing mental health recovery Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:45:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Touched by Fire – A Celebration of Art Created by People with Mood Disorders* The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) is organizing its second annual art exhibition, Touched by Fire, to celebrate the work of Ontario artists who suffer from a mood disorder (depression/bipolar).  All pieces will be provided by ... http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/touched-by-fire-%e2%80%93-art-celebration/ FOR's annual Golf Tournaments are a great way to support mental health recovery and have a lot of fun as well! If you're interested in the upcoming tournament, go to our Golf Tournament information and registration page here. Take a look at our photo gallery of the 2006 Golf Tournament here. http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/fors-golf-tournaments/ The programming dates are ready for our fall courses/educational support groups. For offers a variety of groups both downtown and in Scarborough. The available courses this fall are: The Early Psychosis and Recovery Course (Scarborough and Downtown) Understanding The Family Role When People Appear Unmotivated (Downtown) Mental Health Recovery Series (Downtown) http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/fall-programming/ The International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives conference recently held in Toronto was a huge success. More than 300 survivors, professionals, family members and others gathered over four days for a packed schedule all focused on effectively helping people through mental health crises. Hosted by INTAR and the Leadership Project, ... http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/08-recovery-conference-a-smash-success/ FOR offers regular courses for families to learn about helping each other through mental health distress and crisis. Stay tuned for information about latest and upcoming offerings, and check out the course descriptions page of our website. http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/for-recovery-courses/ Recovery is tough. I came into the mental health system in extreme emotional distress. I was suspicious of people and overwhelmed with sadness and hopelessness. I didn't really see much of a future for myself and had a hard time even making it through the day. Life was a struggle. ... http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/greg-kim/ FOR has a new website. We'd love your comments and feedback on the new site, as we put the finishing touches on, add new features and content, and make it as useful to you as we can. Email admin (AT) familymentalhealthrecovery (DOT) org. http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/for-launches-new-website/ In partnership with The Leadership Project in Toronto, INTAR is hosting a conference. The conference “International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives” offers conference participants an opportunity to hear from distinguished researchers, advocates, authors, activists and clinical practitioners who are renowned for their work in alternatives for recovery. http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/upcoming-international-recovery-conference-june-2008/ I fast become crazy, bizarre and frenetic when told I am run by forces genetic. I know that my genes are powerful, still I'd like to be granted a little free will. My family origins all are obscure, and sadly I fear they aren't very pure, but if I act crazy, don't just blame my genes‹ I ... http://www.familymentalhealthrecovery.org/genetic/