Kissit! Logo
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Has Big Pharma Corruption Suppressed Effective Treatment Options?
Info Document Actions Print this Psychologist, author and MindFreedom member Bruce Levine writes in his Alternet article, “Establishment psychiatry is under attack in Congress. Investigators are recognizing that not all mental health treatments come in a pill.” Has Big Pharma Corruption Suppressed Effective Treatment Options? Date Published: Jul 23, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Bruce E.…
Multi-Media Installation About the Death of Esmin Green
Announcement for an art exhibit by Dawn Robyn Petrlik about the Death of Esmin Green. what Social Event when Jul 26, 2008 02:00 PM to Aug 17, 2008 07:00 PM where Brooklyn, New York, USA add event to calendar vCal iCal NYC Sculpture artist Dawn Robyn Petrlik has created an emotional, multi-media installation about the death…
Lane County, Oregon Psychiatric Rights Memorial Remembers Esmin Green
One of many memorials in three nations, Lane County plans to hold a Psychiatric Rights Memorial this Friday. what Social Event when Jul 25, 2008 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM where 6th & Willamette, Eugene, Oregon, USA contact name David Oaks contact phone (541) 345-9106 add event to calendar vCal iCal Remember Esmin Green Esmin Green was…
Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition delegation meets with Oregon’s governor
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…
“Freedom from Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment”
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:…
United Nations Disability Convention Article 12
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…
Was Esmin Green Put on Psychiatric Drugs?
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…
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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
“Psychiatric Group Faces Scrutiny Over Industry Ties”
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 &…