Info Comité Pare-chocs is holding a gathering on Mother’s Day to protest ECT, highlighting the fact that it is used much more frequently on women than on men. What Social Event When May 09, 2009 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM Where Montreal, Quebec, Canada Contact Name pare-chocs@hotmail.com Contact Phone (514) 525-5060 Add event to…
Info Uganda WNUSP activities in Uganda. Conference Photograph – 16 March 2009 (Click on photo to enlarge.) Standing from right are: John MacCarthy, MindFreedom Ireland; Jeff Makana, MindFreedom Kenya; Dan Taylor, MindFreedom Ghana; Jolijn Santegoeds, Mind Rights, The Netherlands; Moosa Salie, Co-Chair WNUSP, South Africa; & Marissa Guillen, FUCOPEZ, Costa Rica. Squatting from left…
The head of one of the biggest Lutheran denominations in the world is Bishop Mark Hanson, who leads the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA]. ELCA could be an ally for Ray Sandford to stop his forced electroshock, but is taking a neutral position. Name: Bishop Mark Hanson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] City/State: Headquarters is…
It’s time for the State of Oregon to take a stand about pharmaceutical corporation corruption. Nationally, more and more revelations are emerging about how this scandal, especially by leadership from US Senator Grassley (R-Iowa). Here in Oregon, Representative Carolyn Tomei has take the lead to pass a bill on the State level that is similar…
Again, today, 25 March 2009, Ray has another forced shock, and we’re beginning to see the big picture. It’s Wednesday mornings like this that we at MindFreedom especially think of Ray. He’s now on an “every three week” forced electroshock schedule. We’re beginning to see the “big picture” about Ray’s forced electroshock. When we fought…
Date Published: Mar 21, 2009 08:00 PM Author: Carey Goldberg Source: The Boston Globe By Carey Goldberg For original article, please click here. “NOTHING ABOUT US Without Us.” That is the motto of a grass-roots movement that has carried various names over the last generation, but has always revolved around asingle principle: self-determination for people diagnosed with mental illness. Call them psychiatric patients or consumers or survivors, they are fighting together to gain more control over their treatment, and…
Info Ray Sandford Forced Electroshock Video This five-minute video by IndyMedia of Minnesota shows Ray Sandford, his mom, and a mental health advocate speak out against Ray’s ongoing, involuntary, outpatient electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT). To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later…
The sunny side of global crisis: Why now may be a delightful opportunity to challenge the huge division between those considered “crazy” and those considered “normal.” One of the reasons I’m able to do the bit of work I’ve been able to do, is my wonderful and amazing wife Debra. Yesterday I asked her if…
Info by David W. Oaks — last modified Mar 12, 2009 10:24 AM Filed Under: electroshock In early May, MindFreedom’s board member Al Galves, Phd and director David Oaks are flying into Minneapolis/St. Paul to attend peaceful protests, strategy sessions and rallies to support Ray Sandford. by David W. Oaks, Director, MindFreedom Ray calls the…
Info Document Actions Print this An article in the New York Review of Books which, in the context of reviewing three new books, explores the impact of financial ties between drug companies and doctors. “Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption” Date Published: Jan 14, 2009 07:00 PM Author: Marcia Angell Source: New York…