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Info Document Actions Print this The well-respected UK newspaper The Guardian published this piece criticizing the over-use of psychiatric labeling, and the way the process is “medicalizing” what is considered “normal.” The Mental Illness Industry Is Medicalising Normality Date Published: Sep 06, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Lisa Appignanesi Source: The Guardian, UK A Reading…
Info Lynne M. Salvi [1963 – 2011] was an activist with MindFreedom Lane County. She experienced 24 years of human rights violations in the mental health system. Lynne said, “Since finding MindFreedom and becoming a member, my life changed dramatically. I found many people who understand through experience without words. MindFreedom feels like a reunion…
Info Lynne M. Salvi [1963 – 2011] was an activist with MindFreedom Lane County. She experienced 24 years of human rights violations in the mental health system. Lynne said, “Since finding MindFreedom and becoming a member, my life changed dramatically. I found many people who understand through experience without words. MindFreedom feels like a reunion…
Info Document Actions Print this Lynne Salvi, a psychiatric survivor activist, analyzes a recent 30 August 2011 public forum about the proposed large state psychiatric institution in Junction City, Oregon. The forum was sponsored by NAMI, and their representatives passionately opposed building the new institution. Forum Held About Proposed Junction City State Psychiatric Institution Date…
Info Document Actions Print this Lynne Salvi, a psychiatric survivor activist, analyzes a recent 30 August 2011 public forum about the proposed large state psychiatric institution in Junction City, Oregon. The forum was sponsored by NAMI, and their representatives passionately opposed building the new institution. Forum Held About Proposed Junction City State Psychiatric Institution Date…
Info Document Actions Print this The publication The Age reports on psychiatric abuse in Australia, including 377 individuals in Victoria who received electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) without their consent. Forced Electroshock in Australia Date Published: Sep 05, 2011 12:00 AM Author: Richard Baker & Nick McKenzie Source: The Age, Victoria, Australia…
Info Info related to MindFreedom Academic Alliance MindFreedom International is supported by a variety of professors and others in universities, etc. They form an “Academic Alliance.” This is information related to the topic, though not necessarily by the Academic Alliance or its members. No albums or photos uploaded yet. Deadline: For submissions to publication on…
Info The organization International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP) is one of the main groups of concerned psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals who are speaking out to change the mental health system. Formerly known as ICSPP, ISEPP has courageously been an ally to survivors of psychiatric abuse for decades. Thank you!…
Info Ron Unger is chair of the MindFreedom Lane County Affiliate, which has used movie showings to reach the public, even on issues that are usually avoided in the media. For several years, MFI has had successful film showings. Ron has compiled a brief list of tips, including how to obtain some of the DVD’s…