Info One-page PDF announcement of the peaceful protest to “Occupy American Psychiatric Association” in Philadelphia, May 2012, click below to download. mfi-boycott-apa-2012.pdf — PDF document, 139Kb Document Actions Print this
See a new film, free, about how an individual who heard distressing voices found humane forms of help outside of the conventional mental health system. MindFreedom Lane County affiliate, Opal Network and OCSC co-sponsor this free film showing. what Film when Dec 13, 2011 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene Public Library, Eugene, Oregon contact name…
Info It was awhile ago, but here is some great stuff that came out of our 2007 conference on alternatives and choice in the mental health system. Creative Revolution in Healing: Turn Our Minds Around The conference showcased existing alternatives, brainstorming about new ones, exchanging resources about starting alternatives, and celebrating individual strategies for recovery.…
David Oaks will be one of the speakers at this gathering to help support the movement led by mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors in California. what Rally when Oct 28, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM where Culver City, California contact name Chuck Hughes attendees All are welcome. Free. add event to calendar vCal iCal Free:…
Info Launch of Boycott Normal The Mad Pride Street Theatre of Eugene, Oregon, launches the Boycott Normal Campaign with a challenge: Can you out-crazy the Chamber of Commerce? To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later must be installed; download it now free Javascript 1.2 or…
Info What is your reply to the newest ‘label bible,’ the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM 5? MindFreedom calls on you to boycott the American Psychiatric Association’s unscientific and destructive idea of “normal.” More importantly, we call on you to lead us to a new normal. The…
Info Hugh Hugh tells the story of his long path to physical and mental wellness. It may take a long time, but it definitely can, and will, get better. To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later must be installed; download it now free Javascript 1.2…
Info Personal Stories: There is Life After Labels Below are some of the videos shared with MindFreedom from members. These individuals told their story because they want you to know that there is hope and there is life after labels. LaTonya LaTonya shares her experience, noting that resistance is not futile. Read More… Hugh Hugh…
I heard of a faith-based group that had an individual who was disruptive… and somehow this led to discussions about “mental health.” But let’s slow down for a moment… there are more complex issues involved. “Boycott normal” also means being more conscious about who and how the boundaries of “normal” are set. [This is a…
Info Unite in an international campaign to question how psychiatric corporations violate our human rights by trying to control us and our democracy through enforcement of “normal,” with harmful labeling, forced drugging and electroshock. Launch of Boycott Normal Campaign in Eugene, Oregon 10 October 2011. You can help from ANYWHERE…. • Check out the…