Info Document Actions Print this Lynne Salvi, a psychiatric survivor activist, analyzes a recent 30 August 2011 public forum about the proposed large state psychiatric institution in Junction City, Oregon. The forum was sponsored by NAMI, and their representatives passionately opposed building the new institution. Forum Held About Proposed Junction City State Psychiatric Institution Date…
Info Document Actions Print this The publication The Age reports on psychiatric abuse in Australia, including 377 individuals in Victoria who received electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) without their consent. Forced Electroshock in Australia Date Published: Sep 05, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie Source: The Age, Victoria, Australia…
Info Info related to MindFreedom Academic Alliance MindFreedom International is supported by a variety of professors and others in universities, etc. They form an “Academic Alliance.” This is information related to the topic, though not necessarily by the Academic Alliance or its members. No albums or photos uploaded yet. Deadline: For submissions to publication on…
Info The organization International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP) is one of the main groups of concerned psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who are speaking out to change the mental health system. Formerly known as ICSPP, ISEPP has courageously been an ally to survivors of psychiatric abuse for decades. Thank you!…
Info Ron Unger is chair of the MindFreedom Lane County Affiliate, which has used movie showings to reach the public, even on issues that are usually avoided in the media. For several years, MFI has had successful film showings. Ron has compiled a brief list of tips, including how to obtain some of the DVD’s…
Calendar item and downloadable flyer about Opal Network meeting in Eugene, Oregon public library on Tuesday, 30 August 2011, at 2:00 pm. The topic: Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support in Lane County. Opal Network Meeting on Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support The quarterly Opal Network meeting will feature a special topic and panel:…
Leaders in the disability field asked for advice about how to help people diagnosed with a disability after any major disaster in empowering and knowledgeable ways. David Oaks, MFI director, responded with a warning that after a disaster, many of those diagnosed with ‘serious’ psychiatric disabilities can be in for a second wave of trauma…
The quarterly Opal Network meeting will feature a special topic and panel: Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support. Panel: Gina & Bob Nikkel, and Laura Van Tosh. what Forum when Aug 30, 2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM where Eugene, Oregon Public Library contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 attendees All welcome. add event to calendar…
Info Dr Terry Lynch speaks at Whitaker conference in Cork Over 200 people attended this conference in Cork, Ireland. 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 be enabled Video transcription Over 200 people…
Info MindFreedom Florida and MindFreedom Ireland Unite A good time sharing a coffee together during a 2011 visit from MindFreedom Florida representatives, to MindFreedom Ireland in Cork. 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…