Forming a New State-Wide Coalition in Oregon of Mental Health Consumers and Psychiatric Survivors

A free panel and public forum in Portland, Oregon, USA about how mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor groups can work together in Oregon and throughout the USA. what Convention when Feb 15, 2008 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM where Multnomah County Central Library, Portland, Oregon, USA contact name David Oaks contact phone (541) 345-9106 add event to calendar…

MindFreedom Dialogue with LaneCare about Agenda

Info MindFreedom Dialogue with LaneCare about Agenda MindFreedom Lane County has been in dialogue with LaneCare about a 10 step program toward an agenda of empowerment and self-determination and choice in the mental health system. Ron Unger, coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County, has helped lead this dialogue. You may read some of the results here.…

New Zealand court ruling against psychiatrist Stephanie du Fresne

New Zealand psychiatrist Stephanie du Fresne tried to stop one of her patients from speaking out on national television about involuntary electroshock administered by the doctor. A High Court in New Zealand “quashed” Dr. Fresne’s request, and here’s the court ruling.  tvworks-v-stephanie-du-fresne-electroshock-new-zealand-high-court.pdf