Info An article by Myra Kovary, a member of MFI’s United Nations team and the World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry, in which she describes the connection between Bastille Day and the history of the Mental Patients Liberation Alliance. By Myra KovaryIthaca, New YorkJuly 1, 2008 In the mid 1970’s, I wished my…
Info Document Actions Print this David Romprey was frequently quoted in his home town’s newspaper in Salem, Oregon. There have been articles covering his work, and letters to the editor by David. One of the reporters who has interviewed him previously wrote this piece about his death. [Correction: Newspaper mistakenly said David’s daughter is Emily;…
Info David Romprey has been a long-time member and supporter of MindFreedom International, as well as an advocate and activist throughout Oregon for many years. He is missed. His memorial will be in Salem, Oregon. What Meeting When Aug 07, 2008 from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM Where Salem, Oregon, USA Attendees All are welcome.…
Info Helping to keep alive the memory of David Romprey: Psychiatric survivor, mental health consumer, advocate, activist, friend. David Romprey Testifies Before the Oregon Senate in 2007 Updates on remembering David Romprey David Romprey was a long-time community organizer/psychiatric survivor/mental health consumer based in Salem, Oregon. David was also a major supporter of MindFreedom. Updates:…
Info Terence McLaughlin Information about the life and work of Terence McLaughlin. Terence McLaughlin, editor of Asylum magazine, dies Ian Parker forwarded the sad news that long-time movement activist Terence McLaughlin has died. Terence edited Asylum magazine and supported MindFreedom’s work. Terence McLaughlin Memorial Mary and Jim Maddock from MindFreedom Ireland attended the memorial service…
Info After the storming of a cardboard prop of the Bastille during a 14 July 2004 MindFreedom protest, David Romprey demonstrated some of his deeper and joyful passion in continuing to really stomp on it. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 397.2 kB Document Actions Print this
Info David Romprey and David Oaks pose in front of a 14 July 2004 MindFreedom protest in Eugene, Oregon, in which about 100 people re-enacted the “storming of the Bastille.” Note the large cardboard prop Bastille to the right. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 340.5 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Psychiatric survivor and vet Hugh Massengill addressed the sixth meeting of the Opal Network in Eugene, Oregon on 29 July 2008 about moving from madness to mental wellness. The Opal Network brings together advocates for empowerment of people in mental health system in Lane County. Moderators Bjo Ashwill and Tom Wilson led a brainstorm…
Hugh Massengill addressed the sixth meeting of the Opal Network in Eugene, Oregon on 29 July 2008 about moving from madness to mental wellness. Moderators Bjo Ashwill and Tom Wilson led a brainstorm about our favorite methods to reach and maintain mental and emotional well being. Here is a draft based on notes by David…
Info Jay Mahler and Sally Zinman were interviewed in June 2008 about the mental health consumer movement on the show “Mental Health Matters – Alameda County, California.” A recent episode of the program “Mental Health Matters – Alameda County, California” looks at the mental health consumer movement by listening to the stories of two long-time…