Info Mad Poetry Poetry cannot be silenced by psychiatric oppression. Here are some examples. Also, MindFreedom Journal has usually had a column of excerpts of Mad Poetry, edited by Bonnie Schell; see info about the journal elsewhere on this web site. You may submit poetry to that column at poetry(at)mindfreedom(dot)org. Please note that by submitting…
A list of initial ways that Lane County mental health agencies can change to offer a greater range of choice for clients. Introduction MindFreedom is a nonprofit organization that advocates for human rights in the mental health system. In the past few years MindFreedom has been holding discussions with Lane County Mental Health and with…
Info Mary Maddock of MindFreedom Ireland has written a book with her husband Jim about her escape from psychiatry and activism to change it, called “Soul Survivor.” Mary Maddock of MindFreedom Ireland launches her new book Soul Survivor (co-author husband Jim is on left). MINDFREEDOM IRELAND – PRESS RELEASE – 11 DECEMBER 2006 ‘Soul…
Info Mary Maddock of MindFreedom Ireland has written a book with her husband Jim about her escape from psychiatry and activism to change it, called “Soul Survivor.” Mary Maddock of MindFreedom Ireland launches her new book Soul Survivor (co-author husband Jim is on left). MINDFREEDOM IRELAND – PRESS RELEASE – 11 DECEMBER 2006 ‘Soul…
Info The State of New York Office of Mental Health has distributed a pamphlet that claims that prescribing Haldol to a three year old is okay. Haldol is one of the super-powerful psychiatric drugs known as a neuroleptic or “anti-psychotic.” This four-page pdf is rather large (2.3 megs), but offers proof that a government-funded agency…
Info An announcement from MindFreedom about United Nations action regarding disability and human rights. John McCarthy of Ireland representing MindFreedom in UN. Public Announcement about United Nations from MindFreedom Inernational The International Disability Caucus (IDC), a consortium of more than 70 international, regional and national organizations of disability rights activists, welcomes and celebrates the completion of the work of…
Panel of speakers, public forum and exhibit tables about transforming the mental health system to support the voice, empowerment and self-determination of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. what Meeting when Dec 09, 2006 from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM where Salem Public Library; Anderson Rooms A & B; 585 Liberty Street SE; Salem, Oregon. contact name David…
Info Document Actions Print this This program incorporates farming as an ecopsychology approach for mental health recovery. Mental health program aims to ease recovery – ecopsychology Date Published: Dec 02, 2006 03:00 AM Author: Linda Stout Source: The Ithaca Journal, New York, USA http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061202/NEWS01/ 612020304/1002&template=printart ULYSSES, NY, USA — Carole Stone longed for a quiet…
Info ecopsychology Alternatives to the traditional mental health system that involve nature and the environment. Mental health program aims to ease recovery – ecopsychology This program incorporates farming as an ecopsychology approach for mental health recovery. Getting Lost in the Great Indoors This Washington Post article explores the enormous shift in children’s time from outdoors…
Info MF Radio December features 4 women who are replacing psychiatric rights violations with humane ways of helping: Felicia McCarty, Mary Maddock of Ireland (pictured here, co-author of new book “Soul Survivor”), Paula Caplan and Janet Foner. Mary Maddock of MF-Ireland has launched her new book “Soul Survivor,” co-authored with husband Jim. MindFreedom Radio News…