Shelter In Place Reading/Viewing List for Psychiatric Survivors
Shelter in Place Reading/Viewing Suggestions for Psychiatric Survivors
How Psychiatric Survivors Can Give and Receive Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dear Lane County MFI supporters: We are facing unprecedented times. We are being asked to refrain from close contact with strangers and disrupt our normal routines. At MindFreedom, we are tasked with responding to a higher than normal call volume, while spending less time in the office and watching children who are out of school. Our…
New York Times Article published March 21, 2020
I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share Take it from someone who couldn’t go outside. By Scott Kelly Mr. Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station. Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space…
Join MFI in Opposing SB 5720
Thanks to activist Laura Van Tosh, MindFreedom International learned of regressive legislation that was recently passed by the Washington State Legislature (USA) and awaits consideration by Governor Jay Inslee. =======CALL TO ACTION============ SB 5720 “Involuntary Treatment Act” is on its way to Governor Inslee for consideration. It is proposed to go into effect January 1,…
The Zyprexa Papers by Jim Gottstein now available!
MindFreedom International is excited to announce the release of The Zyprexa Papers by longtime MindFreedom International supporter Jim Gottstein of the Law Project for Psychiatric Rights! The Zyprexa Papers describes MindFreedom’s central role in helping Jim expose psychiatric fraud and corruption. Previously, only available on Kindle or by pre-order, the book is is now available on…
Creative Psychosis by Karen Taylor, November 23 and 26th
Quick Link to Printable Flyer for this event HERE For many years, Karen Taylor and Ron Coleman, co-founders of Working to Recovery in the United Kingdom, traveled internationally conducting workshops on alternative ways of understanding and working with individuals who hear voices or experience extreme states . Due to health reasons, Ron Coleman is no…
Gaining ground in the c/s/x movement
Watch the rest of the Voices for Choices series NARRATION: Strength in any human rights movement is usually measured by people power — this can be witnessed both in the courts and on the streets. Protests against psychiatric oppression have taken place around the world. Worldwide electroshock rallies organized by MindFreedom Ireland call to abolish…
Changing public perception about mental health
Watch the rest of the Voices for Choices series NARRATION: To fight the misinformation that persists in our society, psychiatric survivors have mounted a campaign to educate the public. Whitaker’s book “Mad in America” has been highly influential in reaching the public. Whitaker’s following grew into MadInAmerica.com, which publishes blogs and news articles about science,…
Getting organized
Watch the rest of the Voices for Choices series NARRATION: Many psychiatric survivors arrive at the conclusion they want to change the system but aren’t sure where to begin. Mental health activism comes in many forms and can be overwhelming at first. There are many ways to get started in the movement. Guidelines exist, but…
Origins of the c/s/x movement
Watch the rest of the Voices for Choices series NARRATION: Many groups have led social change movements around the world, but most people have not heard of community organizing and activism led by survivors of human rights violations committed by the mental health system. People who have experienced mental health challenges are often quiet about…