Info Document Actions Print this A whistleblower from the US Food and Drug Administration told Congress that they ought to investigate the way the FDA has handled the issue of hazards caused by Eli Lilly’s psychiatric drug Zyprexa. FDA handling of Lilly drug needs probe–scientist Date Published: Feb 13, 2007 08:10 PM Source: Reuters WASHINGTON,…
Info Document Actions Print this MindFreedom’s office is in Eugene, Oregon, and the local daily newspaper has provided coverage about the Zyprexa files controversy. Injunction snares mental health activist Date Published: Feb 15, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Susan Palmer Source: The Register-Guard; Eugene, Oregon, USA A New York judge severely scolded those involved in leaking…
Info Document Actions Print this Journalist Evelyn Pringle of OpEdNews analyzes the “final judgment” of the US District Court about the formerly-secret Zyprexa files. More Zyprexa Postcards From the Edge Date Published: Feb 14, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Evelyn Pringle Source: OpEdNews Original content. On February 13, 2007, Judge Jack Weinstein issued a permanent injunction,…
Date Published: Feb 13, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Bill Bishop Source: The Register-Guard; Eugene, Oregon, USA Even though Hannah Caron needed no proof that a traumatic childhood leads to serious health problems later in life, she got it anyway while studying psychology a few years ago at the University of Oregon. That’s when the Adverse Childhood Experiences…
Info Document Actions Print this AstraZeneca Plc, the U.K.’s second- largest drugmaker, has been sued by almost 10,000 people in the U.S. over claimed injuries from defects in the company’s antipsychotic drug Seroquel, according to a court filing. AstraZeneca Faces 10,000 Lawsuits Over Seroquel Drug (Update2) Date Published: Feb 13, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Margaret…
Info The TV newsmagazine 60 Minutes exposed the torture and killing of a man with mental and emotional problems inside prison through hour upon hour of agonizing restraint. Timothy Souders, seen here in restraints. (CBS photo) [60 Minutes News Transcript] The Death Of Timothy Souders Scott Pelley 60 Minutes Feb. 11, 2007 (CBS) You wouldn’t…
Info Prison and Mental Health All people in the criminal justice system deserve a range of voluntary supports. Unfortunately, the motto ‘help not prisons’ is being used to promote more and more psychiatric drugging and restraints of prisoners, without that full variety of humane alternatives. Issue of prison and mental health One of the most…
Info Oregon groups of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors have created a steering committee for a state-wide alliance called “Oregon Consumer Suvivor Coalition” (OCSC). You are invited to participate. Here are the latest news updates. Proposal: Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition Update – 6 September 2007 The steering committee teleconference went well. Minutes are…
Info On Friday, 16 February 2007 at 2:30 pm PST or 5:30 pm EST you may hear Pacifica Radio’s “Pushing Limits” show feature an interview with David Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International. Part two of the show airs 2 March 2007. David Oaks, Director, MFI News Release from KPFA-FM – Pacifica Radio Pushing Limits presents…
Follow the latest news from a one-year national bus tour to promote the strength of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). ADA Watch is a MFI Sponsor Group. Jim Ward directs ADA Watch, and is shown here at an MFI protest of American Psychiatric Association. To follow The Road to Freedom Blog click here. The Road…