[Solidarity-Psychiatry inc.]

The authors, after explaining what it is to suffer a depression and the consequences involved, then follow with a criticism of the psychiatric institution. They describe their project : <> inspired by D. W. Winnicott's experience and M. Mannoni's concept of institution. The aim of this project is to provide a meeting place for people concerned with the reality of mental illness where they would reflect on different aspects of mental illness and learn how to read to its manifestations in everyday life. The project became operational in April 1979, since then more than 110 persons have benefited from it. They have weekly meetings, ongoing activities such as a theatrical play, regular discussions on various themes; three committees have been formed 1) a committee for a theatrical workshop; 2) a committee of reflexion; 3) a committee to deal with emergencies. They are also working on the procedures necessary for the request of a chart.