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…
Info Photos of the three guests for MindFreedom Live Web Radio August 2009 Here are photos of the three guests for the “Second Saturday” broadcast of MindFreedom Live Web Mad Pride Radio. Jayme Lynch, guest on MindFreedom Live Web Radio Jayme Lynch is the Director of the Peer Support and Wellness Center in Decatur, Georgia,…
Info Your calls are invited on this free 90-minute radio show, hosted by MindFreedom director David Oaks. What Broadcast When Sep 12, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Where www.blogtalkradio.com/davidwoaks Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All are welcome. Add event to calendar vCal iCal Topic: Mad Pride vs. Mass Media Guests:…
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