Info An article about how taking neuroleptic psychiatric drugs is related to increased death rate. The 2006 research report by Matti Joukamaa, MD, PhD, et al. was published in British Medical Journal. Joukamaa-2006.pdf — PDF document, 260Kb Document Actions Print this
Info This “free thought” anthem called “Die Gedanken Sind Frei” has a history that is many centuries long. There are lots of resources here so that your local group of friends and colleagues can start singing this stirring song, and keep the spirit building! [updated June 2011.] Historians know the idea of this song about…
Info Mad Music A few songs and musicians celebrating free minds, and challenging psychiatric human rights violations. Die gedanken sind frei Background, lyrics and more about the classic “free mind” anthem. Historians say the idea originated in the 12th century and was sung by rebel German peasants in the 16th century. Lyrics to “Crazy and…
Info Document Actions Print this New Zealand newspaper covers electroshock hazards. Psychiatry: A fraudulent and dangerous practice. Date Published: May 09, 2007 03:00 AM Author: KAMALA HAYMAN Source: The Press, New Zealand A Christchurch man says “barbaric” electric shock therapy failed to lift his depression but robbed him of treasured memories. David O’Neill’s health deteriorated…
Info Montreal protests electroshock. Not unique ‘anti-shock umbrella hats’ that had slogans on them against electroshock! “Today’sprotest was great. Sunny day and a lot of enthousiasm About 40 peopleand a lot of flyers given to people coming out of the Metro Station. Apetition has been signed. Celine Cyr gave a clear statement on theabuse of…
Info Here’s a report from Don Weitz, one of the organizers of the Toronto protest of electroshock on Mother’s Day, 13 May 2007. Participants in Toronto protest of electroshock on Mother’s Day 2007 prepare to march. We had a great anti-shock march & demonstration, “Stop Shocking our Mothers and Grandmothers,” today at Queen’s Park in…
Info Protests were held on Mothers Day, 13 May 2007, in Ireland, Toronto and Montreal. Here are photos and reports from all three. MindFreedom Ireland Protests Electroshock in Cork on Mother’s Day 13 May 2007 in solidarity with protests in Toronto & Montreal. For report and photo from Toronto protest click here. For report…
Info Protests were held on Mothers Day, 13 May 2007, in Ireland, Toronto and Montreal. Here are photos and reports from all three. MindFreedom Ireland Protests Electroshock in Cork on Mother’s Day 13 May 2007 in solidarity with protests in Toronto & Montreal. For report and photo from Toronto protest click here. For report…
Info Videos Site Videos Celebrate “Nobility of Weirdness” with Dr. Carl Hammerschlag and MindFreedom Dr. Carl Hammerschlag, a psychiatrist deeply concerned about changing the current mental health system, speaks with MindFreedom International at the Oregon Country Fair 2011. Read More… Hugh Hugh tells the story of his long path to physical and mental wellness. It…
Info Videos Site Videos Mad Minutes One The First Mad Minutes. Want to sumbit your own Mad Minutes? Get a friend to interview you asking three simple questions. What Have You Survived? What Would You Have Rather Experienced? And then your name, location and say “Mad Pride!”. Read More… Mad Minutes Promotional A video introducing…