Norway
Info Norway Information on mental health human rights in Norway. Documentary on Coerced Psychiatry Norwegian Television (NRK 1) will present a documentary about coerced psychiatry on October 28, 2008. Document Actions Print this
“The Journey of Transformation”
Info An essay by Leonard Roy Frank on psychiatric coercion within the context of alternative paths in life. The Journey of Transformation.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 87Kb Document Actions Print this
Leonard Roy Frank
Info Leonard Roy Frank is a survivor of dozens of brutal forced electroshock and insulin coma. He went on to become one of the foremost activists for human rights of people harmed by electroshock. Leonard is a long-time MindFreedom supporter. He has edited many books including: Frank Quotes (1970), The History of Shock Treatment (1978),…
Top Psychiatrist Didn’t Report Drug Makers’ Pay
Info Document Actions Print this NY Times continues coverage of congressional investigation led by Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) exposing psychiatric drug company corruption, this time involving Dr. Charles B. Nemeroff of Emory University, who has resigned as chair of his department. Top Psychiatrist Didn’t Report Drug Makers’ Pay Date Published: Oct 04, 2008 01:00…
Petition Signatures
The final list of signatures received for the petition to stop the drug crisis in the US military. Thank you to everyone who added their voice to this important cause by signing MindFreedom’s petition to stop the drug crisis in the US military. Original Petition The suicide rate of those on active duty in the…
MindFreedom Directory of Mental Health Alternatives Searchable Database
Info MindFreedom Directory of Mental Health Alternatives Searchable Database Please select the Country and State/Province where you would like to find services geographically. These providers have agreed to the MindFreedom Principles for Mental Health Alternatives. For information on these Principles, how providers can sign up to be on the Directory of Alternatives, and an important disclaimer,…
A Brief Introduction To MindFreedom Florida
A MindFreedom affiliate is forming in Florida. This article is intended to introduce people to that affiliate, and some of the actions its members have been involved in, past and present. MindFreedom Florida is an affiliate of the global human rights organization MindFreedom International starting up in the sunshine state. Our membership includes psychiatric survivors,…
Oregon benefits from Lilly case
Info Document Actions Print this David Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, is quoted in this article about a court judgment against Eli Lilly calling for criminal penalties for drug company executives who violate human rights. Oregon benefits from Lilly case Date Published: Oct 08, 2008 01:00 AM Author: From Register-Guard and news service reports. Reporter…
Freedom from the Global Handcuff
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, Phoenix Group New Zealand and International Mad Pride are holding a march to parliament and a debate. what Social Event mad-pride when Oct 07, 2008 01:00 PM to Oct 10, 2008 04:00 PM where Newtown, New Zealand contact name Tobias contact phone 04 3854277 add event to calendar vCal iCal Phoenix…
Peter Lehmann, editor, author, psychiatric survivor activist
Info Peter Lehmann of Berlin, Germany serves as one of the MindFreedom International representatives with the United Nations, and is a long-term supporter of MindFreedom campaigns and activities. Peter is a psychiatric survivor who has worked passionately for decades in Germany, Europe and internationally with a variety of groups for significant change in the mental…