Dean K. Knudson, MD, psychiatrist

Ray Sandford has won his campaign. During the campaign Ray identified his main psychiatrist while he received forced electroshock as Dr. Dean K. Knudson of Minnesota. Ray says Dr. Knudson is the psychiatrist who approved him to receive involuntary outpatient electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT. 31 October 2009 Update The Ray Sandford campaign is over,…

Leonard Roy Frank 1932-2015

Info MindFreedom is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Leonard Roy Frank, accomplished and widely respected psychiatric survivor activist and author. After having his mind brutally assaulted by psychiatry as a young man, Leonard inspired many people around the world by steadily over many decades, acquiring and sharing vast amounts of knowledge and…

“Challenging the movement to think outside the box” An MFI internet radio interview with James Jordan, CNC

Info Celia Brown hosts “Challenging the movement to think outside the box,” a LIVE interview with Oregon nutrition and natural health advocate, James Jordan, CNC, JD. Saturday, Jan. 24th 11:30 am PST/2:30 pm EST James Jordan, CNC, JD “Challenging the movement to think outside the box,” a LIVE interview with nutrition and natural health advocate,…

Notes from the 2014 Creative Revolution Conference

Info Special thanks to Celia Brown for collecting these notes from last summer’s successful Creative Revolution conference at the Wisdom House in Connecticut. This past summer July 24-27. 2014. The Choices Committee of MindFreedom International had a successful conference that was attended by over 100 people.  The conference was held at Wisdom House in Litchfield, Connecticut.…

Where do YOU stand?

Info The Mental Patients Liberation Alliance (The Alliance) invites you to join with other proponents of human rights in mental health on Friday, November 14, 2014 and STAND UP to NAMI-NYS and oppose its unanimous and unequivocal support for Bill H.R. 3717. With sweeping disregard for the avalanche of concerns detailed by thousands of people…

NEW Creative Maladjustment Week web site launched

Info CREATIVE MALADJUSTMENT WEEK: July 7 – July 14, 2014… Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the creatively maladjusted worldwide! Includes updated manual for 2014. Visit to fill out our endorsement form to show your support! CREATIVE MALADJUSTMENT WEEKJuly 7 – July 14, 2014Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the creatively maladjusted worldwide! Martin Luther King, Jr. once said:“THERE…