Info Document Actions Print this The New York Times exposes that children are far more likely to be given the super-powerful “neuroleptic” psychiatric drugs, than middle class children. Neuroleptics are popularly known as “antipsychotics.” While MindFreedom is pro-choice about taking psychiatric drugs, there is a cover-up in the popular press that it is now established…
Info Document Actions Print this The daily newspaper for Eugene, Oregon, USA — The Register-Guard — ran an “op ed” guest column by David W. Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, about a recent City of Eugene City Council resolution that was recently adopted. Resolution 4989 promotes more choice in mental health — including more non-drug…
Info Document Actions Print this The New York Times disclosed that when the US Senate forced NAMI to disclose that more than two-thirds of their money secretly came from psychiatric drug companies, one NAMI board member resigned in public protest: Professor H. Richard Lamb. NY Times: NAMI Board Member Resigns in Protest Over Drug Money…
Info On Human Rights Day, the Celia Brown will moderate and participate in a panel in United Nations Plaza about human rights and mental health. What Meeting When Dec 10, 2009 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Where United Nations Plaza Contact Name NGO Committee on Mental Health Attendees All are welcome Add event to…
Info Document Actions Print this One of the main Irish newspapers covered the campaign by MindFreedom Ireland, Mad Pride Ireland and others to stop forced electroshock in Ireland. Mary Maddock — shock survivor and board member of MindFreedom International — is also featured, along with her husband Jim, who are co-authors of the book Soul…
Info New products in MindFreedom’s online “Mad Market” store: DVD & CD. Plus there are books, brochures, and more. All proceeds benefit MindFreedom’s human rights work! New DVD and CD in the MindFreedom MadMarket. MindFreedom has added two new products to the Mad Market! Order now, and help support human rights in the mental health…
Date Published: Nov 30, 2009 12:00 AM Author: Mary Maddock Source: MindFreedom Ireland Where ‘mental health’ problems abound worldwide, the emphasis has shifted from religious beliefs to pseudo science, particularly in the form of medicine. Many of us live in a world where health is one of our main obsessions. We have only to look at our…
Speaker Ben Luskin will talk about his story: Using Martial Arts to Win Mental and Emotional Well Begin. what Meeting when Dec 02, 2009 from 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM where MindFreedom office, 454 Willamette, Suite 216. contact name David oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 attendees All are welcome. add event to calendar vCal iCal First Wednesday MindFreedom Roundtable…
Info Document Actions Print this The mass murder by Major Nidal Malik Hasan would have had very different media coverage if he had been a mental health client, instead of a mental health professional. There are now allegations that Major Hasan displayed a pattern of abuse and unprofessionalism toward his mental health clients, but he…
Info You can download a PDF of this 25 page decision by Justice Appleton on 17 November 2009 about Torski C. regarding involuntary psychiatric commitment. torski-c-appleton-decision.pdf — PDF document, 1229Kb Document Actions Print this