Info Mad arts news, announcements A few links, news items, announcements related to the ‘mad arts.’ Anna Schuleit’s Flower Art in “Mass Mental” Just before the infamous “Mass. Mental” (formally known as Massachusetts Mental Health Center) was being shut for good, artist Anna Schuleit created an art installation with nearly 28,000 potted flowers. Here are…
Info Tom Greening poetry to change the mental health system Tom Greening has written many humorous poems challenging the current mental health system, and what is called ‘normal,’ which he decidedly is not. Poem “Drug Effects” by Tom Greening A poem by Tom Greening. Poem: “Whose Fault” by Tom Greening Poem: “My Snyapses” by…
Info Pete Shaughnessy, co-founder of Mad Pride concept Here is information about the late Pete Shaughnessy of UK, a charismatic leader who is widely considered one of the founders of the Mad Pride concept. A memorial web site about Pete Shaughnessy Considered one of the key founders of the Mad Pride concept, here is a…
Info MindFreedom spoke out to the World Health Organization against the use of electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject. As a result, in a WHO manual about the law and mental health, WHO came out in writing against involuntary electroshock. Here is the quote and citation. “Although significant controversy surrounds electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…
Info MindFreedom spoke out to the World Health Organization against the use of electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject. As a result, in a WHO manual about the law and mental health, WHO came out in writing against involuntary electroshock. Here is the quote and citation. “Although significant controversy surrounds electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…
A collection of links to articles and essays on this topic. America’s Medicated Army Mark Thompson, Thursday June 5, 2008 http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1811858,00.html Suicide Epidemic Among Veterans CBS News, November 13, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/13/cbsnews_investigates/main3496471.shtml Suicides in Army increase by 13% David Wood, June 27, 2008 http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9466 Obama Calls on Gates to Immediately Address High Army Suicide Rate Friday,…
NAAJMI partners in India are organizing a two day National consultation on “Citizens’ charter of Human rights for persons living with a mental illness.” what Convention when Oct 10, 2008 01:00 AM to Oct 11, 2008 01:00 AM where Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, India. contact name info@baputrust.org add event to calendar vCal iCal Request to…
A Channel 4 TV company is developing a show about Mad Pride and is looking for stories. what Social Event when Aug 19, 2008 01:00 AM to Sep 30, 2008 01:00 AM where UK contact name Maddie Bridgett contact phone 01273 229655 add event to calendar vCal iCal Are You Proud To Be Mad? Are…
A brief report on the vigil held for Esmin Green in Cork, Ireland in July, 2008. Cork Vigil for Esmin Green R.I.P. We had a small group of just 10 people at our vigil in Cork – Martin, Maria, Lydia, Omar, Eileen, Deidre, Dominic, Kevin, Jim and Mary. We remembered Emsin and were aware we…
Info Document Actions Print this A mainstream Texas newspaper examines the massive, profitable and illegal psychiatric drugging of children in Texas foster care. Some Texas foster kids’ doctors have ties to drug firms Date Published: Aug 17, 2008 01:00 AM Author: EMILY RAMSHAW Source: The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN – One in three Texas foster…