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Latest news Some places where the film Prescription:Suicide? has been screened and what people had to say about it, as well as some photos
October 2006 - Bethesda, MD
August 2006 - Celebration, Florida Dr. Edmunds from Pennsylvania had a showing of the film with around ten mental health professionals in attendance. They commented that they found the film very powerful and informative. This screening has led to the director of a private agency wanting to work with Dr. Edmunds on how to develop drug-free approaches to help children with emotional challenges. More information about Dr. Edmunds can be found here with his webBlog being here. to the top
June 2006 - Lancaster, CA
June 2006 - Kalundborg, Denmark Henrik is the chairman of a counselling centre in Kalundborg
where he has shown the film. Arrangements for showings of the film with Henrik
can be made directly with him. Just go to this website.
June 9, 2006 - Vancouver, Canada
May 13, 2006 11:30am - Lake Mary, FL. (outside Orlando)
Saturday - April 8, 2006 - 10:00pm - Beverly Hills, California Sunday - April 2, 2006 - 2:30pm - Maryland/Washington D.C. area James Hubert Blake High School 
300 Norwood RdSilver Spring, MD 20905 This ran for one hour, with Q & A following. Mathy Downing, the Washington, DC director of the group, the International Coalition of Drug Awareness organized this showing. to the top March 31, 2006 - New York "Prescription:Suicide?" was invited by Ports 1961. This was their invitation:
U N I T E: FIGHT FOR KIDS Important Facts:
Today, children 5 years old and younger are the fastest-growing segment of the non-adult population prescribed antidepressants in the U.S. Children as young as 4 have attempted suicide while influenced by such drugs and 5 year olds have committed suicide.
Saturday - March 18, 2006 - 7:30pm - Austin, Texas "We held a public showing of "Prescription: Suicide?" on March 18, 2006 at my church and I was struck by the fact the almost every one of the 30 people in attendance stayed after for the panel discussion and Q & A session. And stayed, and stayed. The discussion went on, without interruption for 1-hour, 20-minutes, then folks stood around and talk informally for another hour! There was the mother concerned that the Prozac she was taking might be passed to her nursing baby through her breast milk, the mom who wondered if there was a down side to her daughter taking a low dose of Prozac which did seem to be helping her set of behaviors that psychiatrists tend to label Asperger's Disease, the school teacher who spoke to how teachers and administrators overtly and covertly coerce parents into putting their children on psychotropic drugs - and all their concerns and questions were sensitively dealt with by our panel which included, among others, a psychologist, a MD, a Social Worker, and a Chiropractor/Nutritionist. It was enlightening and encouraging to see so much sincere interest in this important topic. But many more need to hear the message that labeling and drugging children is not only wrong on so many levels, but can is some cases like our own, be tragic. So please, arrange to host a public or private screening of this very special documentary film. Spread the word - it may save a life." - Glenn McIntosh, father of Caitlin Elizabeth McIntosh, who died of antidepressant-induced suicide at age 12. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church 3315 El Salido Parkway Cedar Park, TX Phone: (512) 219-9008  Glenn and Mary McIntosh [parents of Caitlin E. McIntosh, born Oct. 5, 1987, died Jan. 5, 2000] organized this showing. to the top Friday - March 10, 2006 - 7pm - Austin, Texas Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750. The screening was organized by Gwen Olsen, author of the book "Confessions of an Rx drug pusher". Gwen spent 15 years as a sales rep in the pharmaceutical industry. 
 100+ people attended the showing and here are a few of the comments:
"The Film is wonderful, the panel was more than I had expected and again helped me learn even more. This is a must see film for anyone taking any SSRI or family member thinking about it. I am just thankful to everyone that is helping get this film "Because the film didn't make the cut at South by Southwest, I half way expected it to be less than decent. Boy was I wrong. Everyone involved did an absolutely wonderful job. It is exquisite, from its rich cinematography (or do they call it videography these days) to its haunting score, to the most important part, the stories these families tell. Rather than pushing you to a conclusion, Robert Manciero lets these families guide the way. This is the documentary I've wanted to make for years. Thanks for bringing this film to town." L.S.
"Immediately after the film, several people I had invited thanked us for our courage to share our personal tragedy in order to help others.
The panel consisted of Dr. Breeding, Lee Spiller, Dr. Moira Dolan, The Mcintoshes, Tonya Brooks and Robert Manciero.
March 3, 2006 - Toronto, Canada The film was screened as part of the memorial services organized by Angela Bischoff for environmental activist and leader Tooker Gomberg who died two years ago due to pharma-induced suicide. See http://www.greenspiration.org. Director Robert Manciero was present and had lots of people come to him afterwards telling him how powerful they thought the film is, how it hit them "right in the gut". They liked the wide range of emotions throughout the film. One person commented they really like how they were left at the end to make their own conclusion. to the topNovember 11, 2005 - Ft Lauderdale, Florida "Fantastic! Needs to be seen," was one of the many comments after the successful premiere of "Prescription: Suicide?" last night at the 20th Annual Ft Lauderdale International Film Festival. 83% gave the film 2 thumbs up and 92% would definitely recommend the film to others. "Non-technical, low key, but got a powerful message across." "Kids do not need prescription drugs to combat life's normal issues." "Very informative. Fabulous, sensitive, informative, well done!" exclaimed an impressed audience many of who had especially flown in for the occasion from California, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Texas, Maryland, Utah and New Jersey.
Said a Ft Lauderdale mother of four: "My 12 year old daughter has problems focusing her attention and I had been contemplating putting her on antidepressants. Thank God that I happened to be at the right place at the right time tonight to see this film. No way will I put my daughter on medication. Thank you very much!" A few snapshots from the premiere:
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Kelly Preston
out there. It is time for the world to open their eyes to what is going on with all the SSRI'S being given out to our
children and also adults. I cannot tell you in words what all we went through with our own daughter. If we are able to just save one child through this, it is all worth it. Our daughter Tonya tells me all the time, 'Mom we did it, we are helping to SAVE children all around the world.' Thank you everyone for letting us be a part of this amazing film. This is and has been a life changing experience for our family and with everyone?s help it can save many more lives." 
Everyone seemed to agree that the message of the film was important to get out.
