Info Brain Damage Caused by Neuroleptic Psychiatric Drugs In the past two decades, countless medical studies have shown that use of neuroleptic psychiatric drugs (also known as antipsychotics) is associated with structural brain changes, especially when taking high dosages for a long time. These brain changes can include actual shrinkage of the higher level parts…
Info This is a news release from INTERVOICE about a day for celebrating humane alternatives for people who hear distressing voices. Prof. Marius Romme, President of INTERVOICE Press Release from: INTERVOICE International Network for Training Education and Research into Hearing Voices www.intervoiceonline.org For immediate Release: Press Release: Celebrate World Hearing Voices Day and 20 years…
Info Military and Mental Health The intersection between the military and the mental health system has gained special attention because of veterans returning from war with a diagnosis of “post traumatic stress disorder” or PTSD. Paula Caplan on vets returning from Iraq Paula J. Caplan is an author, teacher, playwright, and long-time supporter of MindFreedom.…
Info MindFreedom Editorial: What is a “pharmentalist”? A pharmaceutical fundamentalist believes we can reduce some of life’s most complex problems down to a simple level of a genetically-caused chemical imbalance. This “pharmentalism” can be harmful to our planet’s health. Pharmamentalism is now a threat in the USA and the planet. by David Oaks, Director, MFI…
Info Jim and Mary Maddock (on left) at launch of their new book Soul Survivor. Terence McLaughlin on right led the publishing of their book. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 184.3 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Mary and Jim Maddock from MindFreedom Ireland attended the memorial service for Terence McLaughlin, the editor of Asylum magazine. Here is their report. Jim and Mary are in the below photo (on left) and Terence, who helped publish their book, is celebrating on the right. TERENCE MCLAUGHLIN. R.I.P. Jim and I have just…
Info The 2007 Thomas J. Dodd Prize hfor International Justice and Human Rights has been given to Mental Disability Rights International, a sponsor group of MindFreedom International. Here is MDRI’s news release. Eric Rosenthal is an attorney who directs MDRI. Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI) Named Winner of the Thomas J. Dodd Prize…
Info Mental Disability Rights International MDRI, a sponsor group of MFI, works for human rights of people all over the world who are have a “mental disability” diagnosis. MDRI Wins International Human Rights Award The 2007 Thomas J. Dodd Prize hfor International Justice and Human Rights has been given to Mental Disability Rights International,…
Info Document Actions Print this This Washington Post article about psychiatric advance directives quotes long-time mental health consumer advocate and MindFreedom member Yvonne Smith. Disclaimer: The article does not necessarily reflect MindFreedom position. Washington Post: “Va. Studies Directives Giving the Mentally Ill A Say in Their Care” Date Published: Sep 10, 2007 01:00 AM Author:…
Info Psychiatric Advance Directives “Advance directives” on mental health topics can sometimes help prevent forced psychiatric treatment, but too often the psychiatric industry is allowed to override these documents. Washington Post: “Va. Studies Directives Giving the Mentally Ill A Say in Their Care” This Washington Post article about psychiatric advance directives quotes long-time mental health…
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