Reflecting back on 35 years of activism in what is called the “mad movement,” David Oaks suggests the various fragmented groups and communities need to connect more for emergent activism. [revised 8/7/11 and 1/17/12] One cool thing about celebrating MindFreedom International’s 25th year, and my own 35th year as a community organizer in changing mental health,…
Info How can I be involved in supporting the peaceful protests planned for 5 May 2012 in Philadelphia, and wherever people live? How can I participate in planning? Here are some tips! The planning to Boycott Normal and Occupy American Psychiatric Industry relies on your people power and leadership. Without the billions that the…
Info Document Actions Print this Bruce Levine is a courageous psychologist and author in Cincinnati, Ohio, who makes the connection between changing the mental health system and changing society itself. In this Alternet essay he gives seven reasons why he and many other dissident mental health professionals have chosen to rebel against their own industry.…
An open letter by David W. Oaks, MFI Director, to those who created the book “Coercive Treatment in Psychiatry” that was released one year ago. The “psychosocial and moral illness” of the power imbalance between psychiatric survivors and the mental health industry is witnessed. In early 2011, leaders of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) released…
Info Mary Maddock of the MindFreedom International board of directors just contacted us with the sad news: After a long motor neurone illness, mad pride leader, poet and psychiatric survivor John McCarthy of Cork, Ireland died this morning at 61. Whether you knew him personally or not, John is a hero for our “mad movement.” Below are…
Info Debbie is Director of the Advocacy Division at the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 30.0 kB Document Actions Print this
Up one level Info about 5 May 2012 activities to peacefully protest American Psychiatric Association and BOYCOTT NORMAL. select: all title size modified state 5/5 Travel, Parking and Housing Info for Philly 5/5 Travel, Parking and Housing Info for Philly 20.2 kB May 04, 2012 04:11 PM Published Philadelphia Transport & Housing Info Philadelphia Transport &…
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Info A volunteer agency at Harvard featured my story. Here are a few reflections about Harvard grad psychiatric survivors (see photo of four of us). Can reach more members of the Harvard community? A Harvard University agency that places students in volunteer positions – Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) – has featured my brief ‘origin…
Info Eva Peron is alleged to have had a lobotomy toward the end of her life. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 69.2 kB Document Actions Print this