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 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…
Info Protesters will be making our voices heard again at the American Psychiatric Association’s fall conference. What Rally Protest When Oct 06, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM Where Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 7th Avenue 53rd St, New York City Contact Name Harry Lichtenstein Add event to calendar vCal iCal HUMAN…
Info Lauren Tenney reports about the campaign in New York State to remember the life and death of Esmin Green. Ms. Green died very publicly in 2008 in a psychiatric emergency room, and the security video tape was shown to millions. One year later, on 19 June 2009, We the People, with co-sponsorship from other…
Info A New York citizen is being forced to take psychiatric drugs on an outpatient basis out in the community. How you can take easy action via the web to say “no.” Update: Now with ocal contats. Ann L. spent years locked up in Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. She is now in a nearby community…
Info MindFreedom International co-sponsored and supported vigils to remember Esmin Green, who died so publicly in a psychiatric emergency room. Here are updates. Courtesy N.Y. Civil Liberties Union Updates about Esmin Green 2010 “We The People” holds protest and vigil to remember this “murder by neglect” two years ago, for info click here.…
Info You can speak out at four (4) public hearings in the next two weeks in New York State to oppose their practice of giving forced, involuntary electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject! Say No! New York State government is aggressively pursuing forced electroshock of its citizens. MindFreedom New York Alert…
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