Info Non-Drug Alternatives for Label of Schizophrenia Revisiting Schizophrenia: Are Drugs Always Needed? This NY Times article questions whether psychiatric drugs must always be given to people labeled “schizophrenic,” and quotes Will Hall from the Freedom Center of Massachusetts, a sponsor group in MindFreedom International. Football tackles schizophrenia and depression Illustrating the wide range of…
Info Alternatives to the Traditional Mental Health System Consumer-Driven Resources Read More… Non-Drug Alternatives for Label of Schizophrenia Read More… Mental health system due for radical reform A guest column by dissdent mental health worker and MindFreedom Lane County activist Ron Unger says that a range of real choices in mental health care…
Info Hazards How to Report Adverse Psychiatric Drug Reactions in Several Nations Megan Short has prepared a brief description about how you can file an official report regarding adverse reactions to psychiatric drugs. A few nations are listed such as Canada, USA, etc. However, you may be able to find similar resources in your own…
Info Chemical Imbalance Fraud Advertisements for SSRIs May Be Misleading Medscape reviews an essay in a peer-reviewed medical journal that debunks the “chemical imbalance” myth promoted by psychiatric drug industry. Researchers Debunk Psychiatry’s ‘Chemical Imbalance’ Ads A peer-reviewed medical journal runs an essay showing that claims by psychiatric drug industry about a “chemical imbalance” are…
Info Psychiatric Drug Industry Investigations of the undue influence by huge and profitable corporations that manufacture psychiaric medications. Backstory: A pill they won’t swallow Here’s an inspiring news article in the Christian Science Monitor’s Religion & Ethics section about medical students REFUSING to take drug company gifts for ethical reasons! Chemical Imbalance Fraud American…
Info USA Campaign MindFreedom Statement Warns About Mental Health Screening Here are six brief points about why mental health screening as it is currently planned is potentially harmful to young people. Mother Jones exposes psychiatric drug screening This excellent investigation about drug company influence on “mental health screening” shows that some kids are getting drugs…
Info USA RAPS Relatives and Allies of Psychiatric Survivors PsychRights PsychRights.org is a sponsor group based in Alaska, USA. NARPA National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy is the founding organization that launched MindFreedom International’s coalition. MindFreedom Oregon News Zone This web folder of news about a nonviolent revolution in Oregon’s mental health system is…
Info MindFreedom Lane County MindFreedom Lane County is very active in City and County levels to change the mental health system. Drop by the monthly First Wednesday Roundtable… Sign up for a public e-mail discussion list… participate in a variety of campaigns… volunteer. Check out the news here! MindFreedom Lane County E-Lists Update 1: Get…
Info Events TORONTO – Vigil to Mourn the Death of Esmin Green (Centre of Addiction and Mental Health, 1001 Queen St.W., Toronto , from Jul 25, 2008 01:00 PM to Jul 25, 2008 05:00 PM) In Toronto, Ontario, a vigil will be held on Friday, July 25 to mourn the loss of Esmin Green and…
Info International Events MindFreedom Ghana MindFreedom Ghana in Africa is an affiliate of MindFreedom International. MF-Ireland MindFreedom Ireland PRAWI-New Zealand PRAWI is a sponsor group of MindFreedom International in New Zealand led by Anna de Jonge. PRAWI stands for Patients’ Rights Advocacy Waikato Incorporated. ISEPP: International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry ISEPP: International Society…