Info Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care Document Actions Print this Articles, news items, etc. related to misuse of mental health system within a foster care environment for youth. You’ll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state,…
Info Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care Document Actions Print this Articles, news items, etc. related to misuse of mental health system within a foster care environment for youth. You’ll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state, because of…
Info Psychiatry, Children and Young Adults Document Actions Print this The mental health industry has especially targeted young people for unfair marketing campaigns. Youth deserve the best society can offer for mental and emotional well being. Unfortunately, too often, youth are coerced to take multiple powerful psychiatric drugs without adequate information, alternatives and advocacy. News…
Info Document Actions Print this This front page NY Times article is about Mr. Milt Greek, a man diagnosed with schizophrenia who has explored his own beliefs and similar experiences and those of others. This is the latest in a series of articles by NYT journalist Benedict Cary that have been giving voice to mental…
Info Document Actions Print this The NY Times reports on a study in journal Pediatrics about massive drugging of young people in USA foster care homes, especially with so-called “antipsychotic” drugs also known as neuroleptics. Drugs Used for Psychotics Go to Youths in Foster Care Date Published: Nov 20, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Benedict Carey…
Date Published: Nov 28, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Anita Guidera Source: Irish Independent You may access the original articles here: http://www.independent.ie/health/health-news/are-antidepressants-the-cure-or-the-problem-2947170.html ARE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS THE CURE …. OR THE PROBLEM? With record numbers of people being prescribed the drugs, doctors on the frontline are divided over their use. Anita Guidera reports. Anti-depressant use is at an…
Info The “Opal Social Hour” at LILA Peer Support Club You are invited to fun, friends and freedom at the “Opal Hour” at the LILA Peer Support Club. Here’s the latest info about this fun event with music, refreshments and the latest news about activism to change the mental health system. Flyer for Opal Hour…
Info Long-time activist Don Weitz has composed this list of his favorite books critical of psychiatric drugs. CRITICAL AND RECOMMENDED READINGS ONPSYCHIATRIC DRUGS compiled by Don Weitz Peter Breggin. Talking Back toRitalin: What doctors aren’t telling you about stimulants forchildren. (Monroe, ME: Common Courage Press, 1998) Peter Breggin & David Cohen. YourDrug May Be Your…
Info Here are some tips on traveling, parking and staying in Philadelphia, thanks to Susan Rogers, one of our friendly welcoming host organizers in Philadelphia. (Disclaimer: We are just providing these as suggestions to get you started, and can’t be responsible for any results. Unless you are familiar with the resource, please be sure to…
Info Here are some tips on traveling, parking and staying in Philadelphia, thanks to Susan Rogers, one of our friendly welcoming host organizers in Philadelphia. (Disclaimer: We are just providing these as suggestions to get you started, and can’t be responsible for any results. Unless you are familiar with the resource, please be sure to…