Info A report on the recent meeting between the OCSC, Mental Health America, and Governor Ted Kulongoski. Ted Kulongoski meets with OCSC delegation by Rebecca Eichhorn In June 2008, representatives from the Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition (OCSC), Mental Health America, and several individual consumers were invited to meet with Governor Ted Kulongoski. The purpose…
Info Document Actions Print this A piece by Kate Millett, read at the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in New York City on January 18, 2005. “Freedom from Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment” Date Published: Jan 17, 2005 07:00 PM Author:…
Info Article 12 in the new United Nations Disability Convention is considered a significant step toward establishing the human rights of those who have been discriminated against because of mental disability label, such as through forced psychiatric procedures. Here is the text of Article 12. Article 12 – Equal recognition before the law 1.States Parties…
When Esmin Green died so horrifically and publicly in an emergency room waiting room, the world paid attention. But why is there little if any mention of what psychiatric drugs she may have been given while waiting in that room? You may have heard about the death of Esmin Green. She died in a psychiatric…
Mad Pride events taking place in North Carolina in 2008 “You Are Not Alone” Image Mad Pride Figure Mad Pride Asheville 2008 Announcement for an upcoming festival in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Document Actions Print this
Info Document Actions Print this In this article, The New York Times covers the demand by Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) that the APA become more transparent in its financing after numerous conflicts of interest were revealed. “Psychiatric Group Faces Scrutiny Over Industry Ties” Date Published: Jul 12, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Benedict Carey &…
Info Document Actions Print this In this opinion piece, Lawrence Diller explores the implications of Joseph Biederman’s undeclared $1.6 million in drug company consultation fees. “Are Our Leading Pediatricians Drug Industry Shills?” Date Published: Jul 13, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Lawrence Diller, M.D. Source: San Francisco Chronicle Most parents have neverheard of him, but Joseph…
The Mental Health Liberation Alliance announces the 28th Annual Bastille Days Demonstration. what Social Event mad-pride when Jul 11, 2008 01:00 PM to Jul 14, 2008 01:00 PM where Albany, NY contact name BastilleDays_08@yahoo.com contact phone 1-800-654-7227 add event to calendar vCal iCal The 28th Annual Bastille Days Demonstration Celebrate the Human Spirit HELP Stop Psychiatric…
Info Youth Voices for Choices! Marvin and Amy at close of national summit on youth and mental health issues. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 43.5 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Mary Maddock of Cork, Ireland, is co-founder of the affiliate MindFreedom Ireland. Mary is one of two survivors of forced electroshock on the Board of Directors of MindFreedom International. Mary is working with Celia to lead a campaign for more local and regional MindFreedom Affiliates all over the world. Click to view full-size image……