News: Oregon Consumer Survivor Coalition Proposal

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…

Bazelon Center: Court Asked to Release Controversial Eli Lilly Documents on Psychiatric Drug

Info The Washington, D.C.-based national mental health advocacy organization Bazelon Center annnounces in their news release that a major network of mental health professionals, researchers and consumer groups have asked a USA court to make Eli Lilly’s “secret” files about Zyprexa public. Bazelon Center is a Sponsor Group in MindFreedom International original news release Media…

Secrecy’s dangerous side effects

Info Document Actions Print this A lawyer-teacher-ethicist argues that when lawyers sue drug companies but agree to keep the files secret plaintiffs may get quicker and easier settlements… but the cover-up can harm the public interest. Secrecy’s dangerous side effects Date Published: Feb 08, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Richard Zitrin Source: Los Angeles Times Original…

Laura Prescott

Info Laura Prescott is the President and founder of Sister Witness International Incorporated. The organization focuses on addressing the multiple forms of violence and retraumatization in the lives of women and girls who have been institutionalized in psychiatric and criminal justice settings. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 692.6 kB Document Actions Print this

Daughter claims Seroquel caused father’s death

Info Document Actions Print this The estate of LaRue Simms filed a wrongful death suit against three local nursing homes claiming a drug they gave him (Seroquel) contributed to his death. Daughter claims Seroquel caused father’s death Date Published: Feb 06, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Steve Gonzalez Source: The Madison Record link http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/newsview.asp?c=190199 The estate…