Info An article in the February 2011 Archives of General Psychiatry, “Long-term Antipsychotic Treatment and Brain Volumes” by Ho, Andreasen, et al. describes a study that points to antipsychotic drugs as a major cause of brain shrinkage. The study found that over 7 to 14 years, “More antipsychotic drug treatment, including duration and intensity, was…
Info Levi Chambers is a sociology student, organizer, and psychiatric survivor working toward mental health justice in Olympia, Washington. He said: “I am a member of MFI because the organization fights for my rights more effectively than groups with funding from big pharma. My family and I stopped supporting those groups, and have been MFI…
Info Psychologist John Breeding and activist David Oaks, director of MFI, will be guests on The Gary Null Show, which can be heard live or by archive. What When Mar 03, 2011 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 PM Where global Attendees All welcome Add event to calendar vCal iCal PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Electroshock…
In 2010, a successful PsychOut conference was held in Toronto. In 2011, another PsychOut event will be held in New York. what Conference when Jun 20, 2011 09:00 AM to Jun 21, 2011 05:00 PM where New York City contact name Lauren Tenney contact phone (516) 319-4295 attendees All welcome. add event to calendar vCal iCal…
Info For several years, simultaneous protests, street theater and other events challenging electroshock human rights violations, have been held by activists in multiple cities on Mothers Day. That’s because so many of those on the receiving end of abuse in electroshock are mothers and grandmothers, since shock targets older women. What Protest When May 07,…
Info MindFreedom Electroshock and Human Rights Initiative Infomation, news and updates about MindFreedom initiative about stopping human rights violations related to the use of electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The chair is MindFreedom board member Mary Maddock. Mary Maddock “Zaps Back” with MFI Initiative on Electroshock and Human Rights Mary Maddock is helping…
Info MindFreedom Electroshock and Human Rights Initiative Infomation, news and updates about MindFreedom initiative about stopping human rights violations related to the use of electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The chair is MindFreedom board member Mary Maddock. Mary Maddock “Zaps Back” with MFI Initiative on Electroshock and Human Rights Mary Maddock is helping…
Info MindFreedom Electroshock and Human Rights Initiative Infomation, news and updates about MindFreedom initiative about stopping human rights violations related to the use of electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The chair is MindFreedom board member Mary Maddock. Mary Maddock “Zaps Back” with MFI Initiative on Electroshock and Human Rights Mary Maddock is…
Info — expired MindFreedom International offers a free webinar hosted by Daniel Mackler and Matthew Morrissey, co-authors of the book, “A Way Out of Madness: Dealing with Your Family After You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Psychiatric Disorder” Matthew Morrissey, a co-presenter in this free webinar, is a psychotherapist on the board of MindFreedom International. …
Info You may now see the archive of this free live webinar. This was a free webinar by Janet Foner and Al Galves held Thursday, 3 March 2011, at 2:00 pm. EST. Janet Foner and Al Galves are co-presenting this free webinar. UPDATE: Below webinar wsa a great success! You can now view the webinar…