The Social Causes of Human Distress: Implications for How to Respond." John Read, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Researcher, UK John's papers are primarily on the relationship between adversity and so called psychoses. He researches the effects of bio-genetics casual explanations on stigmatizations and the connections of these models to the pharmaceutical industry. The 15th of October in Gothenburg, Sweden - International research and evidence based practice regarding alternatives to treatment with pharmaceuticals. The number of psychiatric diagnoses and prescriptions of pharmaceuticals to children, youths and adults have sharply increased in Sweden as well as the rest of the Western world in recent decades. More and more people are searching for knowledge about the risks attached to pharmaceuticals and about withdrawal. At this scientific symposium, an internationally acknowledged group of scientists, clinicians and people with their own lived experience have gathered to to discuss this vital issue and present alternatives. extendedroom.org