Info Cathy Levin from M-POWER reports about progress on their fight for a bill in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts legislature for a bill of rights for people who use psychiatric emergency rooms. Often these emergency rooms abuse individuals diagnosed with psychiatric labels. M-POWER reports that the bill is still alive! M-POWER is a sponsor group…
Info Youth Empowerment Summit Slideshow MindFreedom youth took huge leadership roles in this local event that was designed to help decision makers to understand youth issues. To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later must be installed; download it now free Javascript 1.2 or later must…
Info MindFreedom Events in India Events related to MFI taking place in India. National consultation in India on citizens’ charter of human rights (Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, India., from Oct 10, 2008 12:00 AM to Oct 11, 2008 12:00 AM) NAAJMI partners in India are organizing a two day National consultation on “Citizens’ charter…
Info An affidavit by Robert Whitaker, author of the book “Mad in America,” that details his research. WhitakerAffidavit.pdf — PDF document, 98Kb Document Actions Print this
The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) announces the launch of its effort to recruit pro bono attorneys to help defend New York citizens facing the horror of forced psychiatric drugging. http://psychrights.org/states/NewYork/080818AnnLNR.pdf NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2008 CONTACTS: Dan Hazen (315) 528-3385 dan@psychrights.org Jim Gottstein (907) 274-7686 jim.gottstein@psychrights.org As part of their…
Info A New York citizen is being forced to take psychiatric drugs on an outpatient basis out in the community. How you can take easy action via the web to say “no.” Update: Now with ocal contats. Ann L. spent years locked up in Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. She is now in a nearby community…
Info A MindFreedom member, volunteer and artist — Felice Debra Eliscu — is being forced to take powerful psychiatric drugs against her will. MindFreedom has issued a human rights MFI Shield alert. You can help. Felice Eliscu MindFreedom Shield Alert – 12 August 2008 Wisconsin woman forced to take psychiatric drugs. Says her forced psychiatric…
A news release from PyschRights concerning the possible connection between the psychiatric medications Esmin Green was taking and her tragic death. http://psychrights.org/pr/080814EGreenNR.pdf NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2008 CONTACT: Jim Gottstein 907-274-7686 jim.gottstein@psychrights.org PsychRights To New York Medical Examiner: Did Psychiatric Drugs Cause Esmin Green’s Fatal Blood Clot? Because neuroleptics typically prescribed to…
David Oaks, director of MindFreedom International, is interviewed by KBOO radio’s Ani Haines in this call-in show. what Meeting when Aug 15, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM where KBOO-FM radio contact name Ani Haines attendees All are welcome. add event to calendar vCal iCal Public Service Announcement from KBOO radio: Changing Oregon’s mental health system: David…
Info 11th International Conference for Philosophy and Mental Health International Network of Philosophy and Psychiatry What Meeting When Oct 06, 2008 01:00 AM to Oct 08, 2008 01:00 AM Where The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, TX, USA Contact Name Linda Muncy Contact Phone 214-648-4960 Add event to calendar vCal iCal GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND OVERVIEW Conference Description…