Info The US Food and Drug Administration wants to give the machine used for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT or electroshock) a rubber stamp of approval without ever having investigated the device for safety or effectiveness. It takes just a moment to say “no” to this reclassification, and time is running out! Your Deadline: Friday, 8 January…
Info Here’s more information about the Food & Drug Administration proposal to reclassify the device used for electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT). A Brief History of Electroshock and the FDA: In 1976, federal law gave the FDA authority over medical devices in the United States, which had previously been unregulated. Three Classes…
Info It’s easier than ever to comment on the web about electroshock before the deadline Friday, 8 January 2010. The US Food & Drug Administration never got around to investigating the device used for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT or electroshock) for safety and efficacy. But rather than do their job, and regulate the shock device, the…
Info Your Deadline: Today Friday, 8 January 2010 is your last chance to demand oversight of the electroshock device in the USA. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing public comment about their controversial proposal to approve devices used for electroshock — also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT — without any testing…
Info Thousands spoke out to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oppose their controversial proposal to approve devices used for electroshock — also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT — without any testing for safety and effectiveness. The deadline of 8 January 2010 has passed, but you can still speak out. [Update: 27…
A poem about the psychiatric drugging of children. Tommy Doesn’t Play Much* Tommy doesn’t play much . . . any more. He doesn’t care . . . to . . . explore. He has no thoughts . . . of his own. He spends most of his time . . . alone. Tommy listens to his teacher. He’s a good little boy. He’s his parents’ . . . pride . . . and joy. Though when the firebell sounds, it don’t appear . . . Tom . . . can hear. Tommy don’t ask: “Where?” Or “When?” Since his shrink . . . gave him Ritalin.† He’s never a pain. He’s a good little boy. His parents’ drugged . . . pride . . . and joy. Tommy’s easy to…
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Info Below is a press release concerning the release of Leah Harris’ new spoken word album, ‘Take Refuge.’ ‘Take Refuge’ – The New Album by Leah Harris “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Psychiatric Survivor Activist Releases Spoken Word Album Album’s themes include human rights, psychiatric oppression, and liberation ‘Take Refuge,’ Leah Harris’ debut spoken word album, is…
A poem about the abuse of patients in mental hospitals. Lab Rat* Locked in a psych ward. A gainst . . . her will. Forced daily to take . . . a little . . . white pill. ’Tween two rows of healthy . . . pearly-white . . . teeth. With perfectly good . . . gums . . . underneath. Then entered the ward . . . a nasty . . . distraction. Dental students. To practice . . . extraction. Before treating patients . . . on the outside. Again my…
Info Toronto conference includes variety of speakers, workshops, plus protest about electroshock. David W. Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, is one of the speakers. What Convention When May 07, 2010 12:00 AM to May 09, 2010 12:00 AM Where Toronto, Ontario, Canada Contact Name psychout@utoronto.ca Attendees All are welcome. Add event to calendar vCal iCal…