Here’s a report about a MindFreedom vigil that helped break the silence about bias in a book that unfairly promotes electroshock. Kitty Dukakis admits serious memory problems from her electroshock, but supports its use. NEWS REPORT 15 October 2007 BOSTON: MindFreedom Maine held a small vigil at the presentation of the new pro-electroshock book, “SHOCK,”…
We Shall Overcome We Shall Overcome is one of the oldest psychiatric survivor run organizations in the world. WSO is a Sponsor Group in MindFreedom International’s Support Coalition. Mental Health Consumer Festival A festival for people using the mental health system arranged by MindFreedom sponsor We Shall Overcome.
Info Here are a couple of brief quotes in US Supreme Court rulings about how the First Amendment guarantees freedom of thought and freedom of mind, even to have so-called “irrational” beliefs. US Supreme Court rulings in: Democratic Party of U. S. v. Wisconsin: “And as is true of all expressions of First Amendment freedoms,…
Filed Under: sandford Because of Ray Sandford’s campaign against his forced electroshock, the Minnesota State Legislature is holding a public hearing today on the topic of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and individuals who are committed in the state mental health system. Ray Sandford has issued a signed statement for today’s hearing. For many Wednesdays, Ray Sandford…
The State of Minnesota has an “ombudsman” program charged with supporting and protecting the human rights of citizens. Ms. Opheim is Name: Roberta Opheim, Ombudsman, Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, State of Minnesota City/State: Minneapolis, MN Connection to Ray’s case: Ms. Opheim has been informed as an ombudsman in Minnesota about the human…
Info MindFreedom has campaigned for the right of Ray Sandford to say “no” to his ongoing, outpatient forced electroshock. The Ray Campaign had another victory today, when the mental health system officially approved Ray’s psychiatrist, who disapproves of forced electroshock. The Ray Campaign resulted in lots of publicity, such as this front page cover story…
This 4 August 2009 letter by Richard Harris is in reply to the people who also asked “why zero” is in budget for the state-wide voice of Oregon’s mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. August 4, 2009 Dear stakeholders: My letter regarding the Department of Human Services (DHS) budget and the legislative session sparked a series of e-mails regarding funding for an…
Info Lyle Murphy, Alternative to Meds Founder and Director, was trained as a chiropractor with a special focus on Neurology. He is a psychiatric survivor and provides an excellent example of what someone can achieve when properly in balance. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 9.9 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Jessica Arenella, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in New York City who specializes in treating people with psychosis and bipolar disorder. She has worked in state and private hospitals, mental health clinics and therapeutic communities, and is now in full-time private practice. Working independently has allowed Dr. Arenella to try to create more respectful,…
Info Jayme Lynch is the Director of the Peer Support and Wellness Center in Decatur, Georgia, which is a peer-run respite alternative psychiatric institutionalization. The Center also provides a 24/7 Warm Line and daily Wellness Activities. The Peer Support and Wellness Center is a project of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, funded by the…