Info Archive of some of the past MindFreedom human rights alerts Here are a few of the activities from the past of MindFreedom International. Archive of MindFreedom “Dendrite” Alerts 2004 and 2005 The alert system for MindFreedom News was previously called “Dendrite.” Here’s an archive of some of the alerts put out during the 2004…
Info MindFreedom Dialogue with LaneCare about Agenda MindFreedom Lane County has been in dialogue with LaneCare about a 10 step program toward an agenda of empowerment and self-determination and choice in the mental health system. Ron Unger, coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County, has helped lead this dialogue. You may read some of the results here.…
This is part of a dialogue with LaneCare about moving toward a mental health system with more empowerment, self-determination and choice. February 13, 2008 Should LaneCare either accept the recommendations made by the former LaneCare Peer Advisory Council, or provide clear and complete reasons for rejecting them? Since the LaneCare Peer Advisory Council (LPAC) has…
Info Document Actions Print this Here is a look at a few pages of a book I plan to write. The book is called, It was not funny at the time. The Truth can set you Free Date Published: Feb 12, 2008 06:30 AM Author: Felice Debra Eliscu Source: MindFreedom The first time saw a…
Info My 2 Daughters were taken from me August 16th 2000. This is what I have had to Deal with up to present. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 97.1 kB Document Actions Print this Social Injustice Posted by Felice Eliscu at Feb 12, 2008 05:08 PM I drew this while I was a…
Info This article, by Steven Morgan, is a critical reevaluation of the theory that the brain is permanantly diseasedin psychiatric disorders, and an exploration of the role that neuroplasticity plays in healing and reviving its functioning. It was published in February 2008. RethinkingTheBrain.pdf — PDF document, 158Kb Document Actions Print this
New Zealand psychiatrist Stephanie du Fresne tried to stop one of her patients from speaking out on national television about involuntary electroshock administered by the doctor. A High Court in New Zealand “quashed” Dr. Fresne’s request, and here’s the court ruling. tvworks-v-stephanie-du-fresne-electroshock-new-zealand-high-court.pdf
Info Gaderummet is an innovative psychosocial alternative for young homeless people in Copenhagen, Denmark that may be replaced by a more traditional mental health service. Here’s an easy e-mail action you can take to help show there is international support. Youth participants in front of Gaderummet with a banner that reads, “Right to Self-Determination and…
Info Altered States of the Arts Altered States of the Arts, co-founded by Howie the Harp, Gayle Bluebird and others, celebrates the creativity of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. Web site for Altered States of the Arts Altered States of the Arts is one of the early groups to join MindFreedom as a sponsor.…
Info Psychologist, author and MindFreedom member Bruce E. Levine has an article on Alternet exposing the way rebellion by young people is being diagnosed as a psychiatric “disease” to be drugged. Bruce E. Levine, PhD is author and psychologist. AlterNet original story posted 28 January 2008: http://www.alternet.org/story/75081/ By Bruce E. Levine, AlterNet For a generation…