Help Not Harm
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Charting NAMI Web Use of “Biologically Based”
Info While more and more NAMI members support MindFreedom’s mission, a few NAMI leaders have worked over the decades to oppose campaigns for human rights and alternatives in mental health. One reason they may be creating this divisiveness in the mental health advocacy community is a bias toward a narrow “medical approach” that promotes a…
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Info NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness This is a folder regarding “NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness,” a USA-based nonprofit founded by parents of individuals in the mental health system. While some NAMI members support the mission of MindFreedom and are members, some of the leaders of NAMI have worked to oppose many of…
News about ‘zapping back’ on electroshock and their cousins
Some news about electroshock, and other similar devices. A mental health industry publication reports on several ‘brain stimulation’ devices that are being introduced or already introduced. Watch out! A few bits of news about the electroshock device, and it’s “cousin,” which are sci-fi type devices designed to ‘stimulate’ the brain. These are not like some…
MindFreedom Launches “Truth Injection” Campaign for Mental Health Rights
Info News Release: Does your mental health agency promote myths? Here’s how you can bust those myths with a new free simple flyer that you can download online. Mental health advocates can give the mental health system an injection of truth! (Updated) You can give your mental health system a Truth Injection, for free! …
A Conversation With Nancy C. Andreasen
Info Document Actions Print this The New York Times reports an extremely important discussion with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Nancy C. Andreasen. In he conversation, Prof. Andreasen speaks out about her findings that neuroleptic psychiatric drugs (also known as “antipsychotics”) are leading to significant brain atrophy — or shrinkage — in patients. A Conversation With Nancy…
The film “Revolutionary Road” features a character who experiences forced electroshock.
Info by David W. Oaks — last modified Feb 07, 2009 12:01 PM Filed Under: electroshock As a MindFreedom alert notes, Ray Sandford is a real human being who is receiving forced electroshock. Michael Shannon is an actor who has been nominated for an Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actor” for playing an electroshock survivor…
Mercy Hospital – Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Ray Sandford receives his ongoing maintenance outpatient electroshock at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, about 15 miles north of his residence. Name:Mercy Hospital 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Connection to Ray’s case: This is the hospital where Ray receives his involuntary electroshock. Public position on Ray Sandford’s forced outpatient electroshock: Supports…
“Are We Really Okay with Electroshocking Toddlers?”
Info Document Actions Print this In this article for the Huffington Post, Bruce Levine explores the ethics of subjecting children to ECT. “Are We Really Okay with Electroshocking Toddlers?” Date Published: Jan 29, 2009 07:00 PM Author: Bruce Levine Source: Huffington Post For the original article, please click here. “Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely…
Give the mental health system a Truth Injection, today!
Info How you download a simple free flyer – Now new and improved! – from MindFreedom to educate the public, clients and the mental health system about common myths. All facts are backed up with sources. Be a MindFreedom myth buster! Download a PDF of this two-page flyer at the link below.…