Info Two downloadable info sheets about the MindFreedom Directory of Alternatives Here are two info sheets you may download, print out, photocopy,, to inform providers and the public about the MindFreedom Directory of Mental Health Alternatives. Both are two-page PDF’s you can copy back-to-back, and distribute: (1) Principles of the MindFreedom Directory, and (2) a…
Info 2010 events to celebrate Mad Pride Just a few Mad Pride events for 2010, please submit yours! MindFreedom Ghana holds a Mad Pride 2010 Street March Mad Pride Campaign (35) Patch Adams Celebrates Mad Pride at Oregon Country Fair 2010 (Veneta, Oregon, USA, from Jul 09, 2010 11:00 AM to Jul 11, 2010 07:00…
Info Senator Grassley has written to NAMI director Michael J. Fitzpatrick (pictured on right) requesting information about psychiatric pharmaceutical industry funding of NAMI state chapters. NAMI’s executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrck has been asked to respond by Sen. Grassley about psychiatric drug funding of NAMI State Chapters. 1 May 2010 NAMI-Gate Goes Local NAMI State…
Info The new book by journalist Bob Whitaker — Anatomy of an Epidemic — challenges the massive psychiatric drugging inundating our society. He also spotlights MindFreedom’s activism more than once as a model of effectiveness. Bob Whitaker’s new book, “Anatomy of an Epidemic” is available from MFI’s Mad Market. About Bob Whitaker’s new book:…
Info Flying brains! MFI logo! Show your support for a nonviolent revolution in mental health! Artist Steve Omilinsky brings 25 years of experience in high-end custom jewelry work. He has created hand-made gorgeous pins to benefit MindFreedom’s campaigns for human rights and alternatives in mental health. Choose from pewter or antique brass plate. MFI logo…
The Wall St. Journal blog covered the news that US Senator Grassley is focusing on NAMI state chapters, and how many have received immense pharmaceutical corporation money without adequately disclosing their source of wealth the public. Biggest recipient of drug company money: NAMI California. Wall St. Journal Covers NAMI State Chapter Psychiatric Drug Money Donations…
Info Document Actions Print this This Alternet interview with Robert Whitaker, author of the book Anatomy of an Epidemic, is by Bruce Levine. Bob’s book praises MindFreedom’s activism, and the interview touches on MFI’s work and views. Are Prozac and Other Psychiatric Drugs Causing the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America? Date Published: Apr…
Info A Massachusetts facility that uses painful electric jolts on people diagnosed with mental disabilities has been charged with “torture” by Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI), in a complaint filed with the United Nation Special Rapporteur on Torture. MDRI is a sponsor group of MindFreedom International. Read the MDRI news release here: Kid torture:…
Info Document Actions Print this Here is an article from Sunday NY Times about regrets of a psychiatrist and author, Daniel Carlat. Mind Over Meds Date Published: Apr 19, 2010 12:00 AM Author: DANIEL CARLAT Source: The New York Times Author’s e-mail address: drcarlat@comcast.net. (DISCLAIMERS: This is a FORWARDED article for noncommercial public education purposes.…
Info Filed Under: activism Today, MindFreedom plans a skit because Sarah Palin is speaking at a hotel one block from our office in Eugene, Oregon. Just the plan itself is getting national publicty! Amazing how much interest just planning to speak out has gained… Time Magazine mentioned our plans today, 23 April 2010. You see,…