Filed Under: sandford Thankfully, Ray did not have forced shock yesterday, Wednesday, 7 January 2009 as he had thought. Because of a slighly complicated new schedule, he is apparently scheduled for forced shock next Wednesday, 14 January 2009. For weeks Ray Sandford had forced electroshock every single Wednesday, as steady as clock work. After more…
After two years of this new web site for MindFreedom International, one of the most unusual reactions has been people who have publicly told their stories wanting to get their identities as “psychiatric survivor” off the web site. We’ve complied. But Mad Folk everywhere: Come out, come out wherever you are! Let the world know…
Info Document Actions Print this The Sunday New York Times editorialized that the corruption exposed between the psychiatric profession and the drug industry must end. No Mugs, but What About Those Fees Date Published: Jan 03, 2009 07:00 PM Author: Editorial Source: The New York Times New pharmaceutical industry guidelines should stop most drug companies…
Info Web Log dedicated to “No More Shock for Ray.” Ray Sandford is a Minnesota resident who has received dozens of involuntary electroshocks (electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) over his expressed wishes. This Web Log or Blog launched in January 2009 is to help keep up with developments in the campaign. Aug 10, 2009 Text of…
Info More information about Campaign to End Ray Sandford’s Forced Electroshocks Here you’ll find documents that can help provide background to have “no more shocks for Ray.” Letter from advocate Charlie McCarthy about Ray Sandford’s forced electroshock Long-time mental health rights advocate Charlie McCarthy criticizes the “best interest” approach of Ray Sandford’s general guardians, Lutheran…
When the general guardians for Ray issued a public statement about the situation, they revealed some of their underlying philosophy. These guardians say they operate on what is the “best interest” standard. But long-time mental health advocate Charlie McCarthy thinks that old-fashioned “best interest” approach can be harmful. Charlie McCarthy (great name) is an advocate…
Ray Sandford of Minnesota has been receiving electroshock (electroconvulsive therapy) against his will on a regular basis and against his wishes. This is is his next scheduled forced shock. what Appointment when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM where Minnesota contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 add event to calendar vCal iCal Ray has…
Every first Wednesday by the main office for MindFreedom International hear the latest news and views by and for free minds. This Wednesday: Mental health advocate Tom Wilson on changing the mental health system in 2009. what Meeting when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene, Oregon, USA contact name David Oaks contact phone…
Info MindFreedom California Activities News and events by sponsors and affiliates in California, USA. Nonviolent Protest of American Psychiatric Association in San Francisco (Moscone Center, California, USA, from May 17, 2009 01:00 PM to May 17, 2009 05:00 PM) Creative Support Takes On Psychiatric Corruption! When the American Psychiatric Association holds their large Annual Meeting…
Info Document Actions Print this The main weekly newspaper in Eugene, Oregon, USA — home of MindFreedom International headquarters — featured an article questioning the “label of bible” of American psychiatry. MindFreedom’s director David W. Oaks says that democracy need to get hands on with the way psychiatry creates its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).…