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Check out the latest expedition news below or for other years click 2006, 2005 or 2004.

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7 March | The Baker-Brown's
My family has always been interested in the human mind. This interest has been caused by experiences of psychic activity. My Grandfather was very well known in London during his life time for his powers of the mind.

Here is a video news clip, which I think was filmed in the mid to late 1940's of my grandfather presenting some of his tricks, to view it click here. He was a great man. I am very proud to be a part of his family and proud of the way he tried to push the boundaries of understanding of the human mind and its capabilities.

Stuart

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February 28 | A Mind Taut with Pain - the Paperback

Philippa King, A Mind Taut with Pain, is now available www.chipmunkapublishing.co.uk

Philippa is a self Taught Artist and has written articles in the Times Newspaper about her life with mental illness.

The book tells the story of two years in Philippa's life with schizoaffective disorder and takes the form of a diary. It also covers the factual side of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders which makes it a fascinating and compelling insight into the mind struggling with both schizophrenia and manic depression.

Philippa King
My book, A Mind Taut with Pain, deals with the subject of schizoaffective disorder and what it is like, living with both schizophrenia and rapid-cycling manic depression on a daily basis. In Part One, extracts are taken from my diary and include short stories I have written. Part Two covers the factual side of schizophrenia and manic depression including diagnostic criteria, commonly asked questions and theories on the causes of these brain disorders. There is a glossary of my own made-up words and a list of useful websites for people interested in finding out more on schizophrenia and manic depression.

My mental health started to deteriorate gradually when I was sixteen years of age. I struggled with hallucinations, out of body experiences, and growing delusions. Five years later, in 2002, I was sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 and spent almost a year in a psychiatric hospital. During this time, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Roughly speaking, schizoaffective disorder is schizophrenia combined with a mood disorder. I now live with my parents, unable to leave the house due to my certain belief that a secret section of government is after me because I am the King of Diamonds

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February 25 | Donna Williams
Stuart has been featured in the American Journal with Donna Williams.  To read the article please visit http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/52099

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January 21 | Donna Williams
Stuart to be interviewed by Donna Williams. Donna Williams is a best-selling Australian-born author, artist, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and sculptor diagnosed with autism after being assessed as a psychotic infant in 1965 at age 2. Donna Williams' first book was the autobiographical Nobody Nowhere. The Extraordinary Autobiography of an Autistic Girl was an international bestseller with fifteen weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. It was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Prize for Literacy in 1992.

for more information about Donna Williams you can visit her website at www.donnawilliams.net

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One Mans Mountain Mera Peak Appeal
Promoting Positive Recovery From Schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is a very destructive condition. Recovery is often thought as 'near' impossible. A very high percentage of those diagnosed with schizophrenia are unable to work or live life without torment due to the demoralising and destructive symptoms. The low expectancy of recovery, the mistreatment and management of symptoms and the stigma and discrimination towards those who are diagnosed can be just as destructive as the disease itself.

Stuart Baker-Brown, a campaigner and activist for greater understanding and treatment towards schizophrenia was diagnosed with the disease in 1996. For many years he has promoted his own positive recovery to help inspire and offer hope to all those who share his diagnosis.

Mera Peak Challenge.
In October 2008, Stuart will visit Nepal and attempt to get to the summit of Mera Peak 6500m. Mera Peak is very achievable for 'strong trekkers' and the capabilities of summiting without experienced mountaineering skills are high. Stuart has visited Nepal on several occasions and completed his first trek to Everest Base Camp in 2003. His achievements and story of recovery has been covered in the media.

We Need Your Support.
In order for Stuart Baker-Brown to get to Mera Peak he needs to raise £3000. Stuart hopes that his summit will help to inspire the 51 million people around the world who are diagnosed with schizophrenia to reach their own potential recovery in life. Stuart's own achievements and recovery has already helped many. Please donate generously and support Stuart Baker-Brown’s attempt to reach even 'greater heights' and send a very positive message of 'hope' to all those who share his diagnosis.

Please Donate Generously.
To make a secure donation using Pay Pal please click on the button below

or Ii you would like to send a cheque contact Stuart Baker-Brown directly at-15 Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7JX. UK. Email: s.bakerbrown@virgin.net

With your valued support and kind donation, Stuart can continue to try and inspire those who need a 'ray of light' in the demoralising and misunderstood world of schizophrenia.By donating, you will help Stuart get to the top of Mera Peak and play a vital role in promoting Positive Recovery From Schizophrenia. 

With Our Greatest Thanks.
Stuart Baker-Brown and the One Mans Mountain Team.

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October 10 - World Mental Health Day
Stuarts Article Published on BBC News WebPages

On World Mental Health Day, the BBC published an inspiring article by Stuart highlighting the possible link with creativity and schizophrenia. The response to the story was immense. To read the BBC article click here or to read the full article please visit Stuarts diary here

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24 September 2007
Stuart Story on DVD
A new DVD called In Pursuit of Reality exploring Stuart’s life will be launched soon.

Teaming up with award winning film production company White Lantern Film, the new DVD will focus on the major symptoms of schizophrenia.  In the film Stuart Baker-Brown will talk about his life with schizophrenia and questions many of his symptoms, their cause and meaning.

Influenced by the writer and philosopher Bertrand Russell who said 'A hallucination is a fact, not an error, what is erroneous is the judgement based upon it' In Pursuit of Reality will question and explore the diagnosis from Stuart unique experiences over the last decade.  A compelling DVD about personal experiences and Stuart’s quest for the greater understanding of 'reality' and the truth behind his many 'so called' delusions.

For more information about this exciting DVD release please contact White Lantern Film at info@whitelantern.co.uk

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10 September 2007
Stuart talks at Insight Conferences
Stuart ias been invited to give talks about his life by ‘Insight Conferences’ at venues across the UK.

Insight Conferences offer a range of conferences and workshops both within school and colleges and across the country.  These include Crime, Psychology and Forensics with new conferences on Addiction Awareness and Media. For more details visit www.insightconferences.co.uk.

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25 July 2007
Stuart talks in Sweden
Stuart is traveling to Sweden to talk about his experiences of schizophrenia to medical professionals and has his photographic website reviewed in the September issue of Black and White photography magazine which comes out in the shops early August.

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15 July 2007
Stuart Launchs new Photographic web site
Stuart launches new web site focusing on his passion to capture image.  The site aims to raise his profile as a photographer and shows Stuarts creative side. The site features a collection of images taken over the last few years whilst trekking to Everest and at locations in the UK. The image can be purchased through the site and also in the One Mans Mountain shop here. To visit Stuart's new photographic site go to www.stuartbakerbrown.co.uk

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25 May 2007
Stuart Launchs new Blog
Stuart launches new Blog about his plans to climb Everest on schizophrenia.com. With the launch of his new blog, Stuart hopes to increase his profile and encourage more people to think positively about mental health.  To read his blog visit schizophrenia.com.

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7 May 2007
Spanish Speech
Stuart was in Barcelona between 7^th – 9^th May to give a speech about his life to an international audience.  Talking about his experiences of schizophrenia, Stuart addressed a conference of medical and specialists learning about real life experiences of  mental health diagnosis.  Stuart says “it was an immense experience, I feel very fortunate that I am now in a positive position to try and achieve such things...”

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14 February 2007
Stuart talking in Paris

Stuart has returned from giving a speech in Paris about his life with schizophrenia to an international audience from over 45 different countries. 

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10 January 2007
 Love Work and Identity by Stuart - a new article for Irked Magazine.

I have received a request from ‘Irked’ asking if I could write some words on the effects of love, work and identity, whilst coping with a disability such as schizophrenia. The issues I have to say are huge and have great effect on my life and instead of the 1000 words I have allowed myself I could write 6000 or even more, such is the complexity and importance of the subjects in my own and others lives.

Read the full article here...