Stop Draconian Anti-Consumer/Survivor Legislation! California, USA A message from Ron Bassman: Dear Psychiatric Survivors, Advocates & Friends, You can help stop a very dangerous pending legislation in California – SB-1338 Bill, on which the State Assembly is scheduled to vote on August 15. If it is passed, it is likely that other states will follow the…
Quick Link to Printable Flyer for this event HERE For many years, Karen Taylor and Ron Coleman, co-founders of Working to Recovery in the United Kingdom, traveled internationally conducting workshops on alternative ways of understanding and working with individuals who hear voices or experience extreme states . Due to health reasons, Ron Coleman is no…
Info Opal Network Activity Info Center Document Actions Print this Information about Opal Network, including posters, calendar items, etc. from most recent to oldest. Opal Network is a way for all those who support the voice of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors in Lane County to meet each “Fifth Tuesday” (which happens about three…
Info MindFreedom Ireland Document Actions Print this Founded in Cork Ireland, this affiliate of MindFreedom International is leading the way for a global nonviolent revolution! Here are just a few of the campaigns, activities and accomplishments of MindFreedom Ireland. Whether it’s lobbying the Irish government about pharmaceuticals… celebrating Mad Pride… visiting the United Nations…. publishing….…
BELOW is a forwarded message from a BBC reporter who is visiting in California to work on a mental health story. MindFreedom California News 19 November 2012 Hi, reader of MindFreedom California News. Specifically, BBC is working on a documentary about what it is like to be diagnosed “bipolar.” Since the crew is based in…
Info His psychiatrist claimed Glen K. could not function without involuntary electroshock. But after litigation by his attorney and a campaign by MindFreedom in Spring 2012, Glen K. was able to stop his forced electroshock. More than six months later, defying the dire predictions, Glen K. is getting out of the institution and into a…
Info You can watch video from a speaking engagement at MindFreedom Lane County by two African American psychiatric survivor leaders. Celia Brown, MFI Board President from New York City, spoke in Eugene, Oregon. You can watch Youtube videos by Hugh Massengill of these two speakers here: Celia Brown Jacki McKinney by LaTonya Gibbs While…
Info Opal Network quarterly gathering will feature free appearance by Celia Brown, president of MindFreedom International. What Lecture When Oct 15, 2012 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM Where Eugene Public Library, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All are welcome to this free event. Add event to calendar vCal iCal To…
Info Activism in New York State to Change the Mental Health System Document Actions Print this Here are a few of the events and news in New York State about changing the mental health system. Some are by sponsor and affiliate groups of MindFreedom. Others are organized by other groups, and endorsed and/or co-sponsored by…
Info The Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) uses electrical jolts to the skin of children to try to change behavior, resulting in worldwide outrage, and a charge of ‘torture’ by a United Nations representative. Here is info about an upcoming protest. What Protest When Aug 09, 2012 from 12:30 PM to 03:30 PM Where Albany, New…