Juan and Eva Perón, 1945
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
Give the Gift of Peace of Mind and Human Rights!
Info “I want my husband to be home for the holidays…”For many, this season will be remembered as a time of hopelessness and fear. Now is the ideal time to make a statement against forced and coerced psychiatry by supporting MindFreedom International efforts to support psychiatric survivors and their loved ones through a donation or…
When will society look back on today’s chemical lobotomy?
The NY Times published an interesting article about how Eva Peron — first lady of Peru in the 1940’s — apparently received a lobotomy. When will society look back at today’s ‘chemical lobotomy’ with neuroleptic antipsychotic drugs? This is an open letter I wrote to Barron H. Lerner, MD, who wrote a column published in…
Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care
Info Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care Document Actions Print this Articles, news items, etc. related to misuse of mental health system within a foster care environment for youth. You’ll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state,…
Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care
Info Info on abuse by psychiatry in foster care Document Actions Print this Articles, news items, etc. related to misuse of mental health system within a foster care environment for youth. You’ll find a variety of items here related to how young people are especially vulnerable when in the care of the state, because of…
Psychiatry, Children and Young Adults
Info Psychiatry, Children and Young Adults Document Actions Print this The mental health industry has especially targeted young people for unfair marketing campaigns. Youth deserve the best society can offer for mental and emotional well being. Unfortunately, too often, youth are coerced to take multiple powerful psychiatric drugs without adequate information, alternatives and advocacy. News…
Finding Purpose After Living With Delusion
Info Document Actions Print this This front page NY Times article is about Mr. Milt Greek, a man diagnosed with schizophrenia who has explored his own beliefs and similar experiences and those of others. This is the latest in a series of articles by NYT journalist Benedict Cary that have been giving voice to mental…
Drugs Used for Psychotics Go to Youths in Foster Care
Info Document Actions Print this The NY Times reports on a study in journal Pediatrics about massive drugging of young people in USA foster care homes, especially with so-called “antipsychotic” drugs also known as neuroleptics. Drugs Used for Psychotics Go to Youths in Foster Care Date Published: Nov 20, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Benedict Carey…
ARE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS THE CURE …. OR THE PROBLEM?
Date Published: Nov 28, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Anita Guidera Source: Irish Independent You may access the original articles here: http://www.independent.ie/health/health-news/are-antidepressants-the-cure-or-the-problem-2947170.html ARE ANTI-DEPRESSANTS THE CURE …. OR THE PROBLEM? With record numbers of people being prescribed the drugs, doctors on the frontline are divided over their use. Anita Guidera reports. Anti-depressant use is at an…
The “Opal Social Hour” at LILA Peer Support Club
Info The “Opal Social Hour” at LILA Peer Support Club You are invited to fun, friends and freedom at the “Opal Hour” at the LILA Peer Support Club. Here’s the latest info about this fun event with music, refreshments and the latest news about activism to change the mental health system. Flyer for Opal Hour…