Info MindFreedom Virginia Fight for Human Rights in Virginian Mental Health System Alison Hymes describes a battle for human rights in the mental health system in Virginia that she says could impact other states. Statewide Organization of Consumers in Virginia Introducing VOCAL. Explaining MindFreedom Virginia’s relationship to this organization. An announcement of the completion of…
Info MindFreedom Maine Report: MindFreedom Members Challenge Bias by Kitty Dukakis in Electroshock Book. MindFreedom Maine reports about their vigil that said “No” to electroshock, and to bias in media and books about electroshock. Their peaceful vigil in Boston remembered those killed and harmed by electroshock human rights violations. Updated 23 October 2007. MindFreedom Maine…
Info This is a news release issued by MindFreedom Lane County of Oregon, USA. Tracey Dumas, PhD MindFreedom Lane County News – 24 July 2007 Tracey Dumas, PhD withdraws her application to Lane County Mental Health Advisory Committee (MHAC) Says false rumor is “last straw.” A prominent leader in the mental health consumer/psychiatric…
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…
Info Opal launch Info about the launch of Opal network in May 2007. New Network for Mental Health Empowerment in Lane County Launched A new alliance called the “Opal Network” is beginning in Lane County, Oregon to support the voice, empowerment and self-determination of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. All agencies involved with mental…
Info Freedom Center Freedom Center based in Northamptom, Massachusetts provides free alternatives and promotes human rights in the mental health system. Forbes magazine features Will Hall and Freedom Center in online spotlight Freedom Center news release: Freedom Center and co-founder Will Hall were featured in a special online Forbes magazine article. Freedom Center is a…
Info LILA Lane Independent Living Alliance is a cross-disability independent living center based in Eugene, Oregon. LILA is working to support empowerment and self-determination and inclusion of people labeled with mental disabilities, including mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. LILA LAMHP You may download an MS Word flyer from LILA about their event:Independence, access, and…
Info A new alliance called the “Opal Network” is beginning in Lane County, Oregon to support the voice, empowerment and self-determination of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. All agencies involved with mental health, along with all interested mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors, are invited to the initial meeting on Tuesday, 29 May 2007.…
Info OPAL OPAL network is an alliance of groups in Lane County, Oregon that support the voice, empowerment, and self-determination of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. Thanks much to LILA and many other groups for supporting this successful project. You are invited! An Info Center for Opal Network Meeting Posters & Announcements Info about…
Info MindFreedom Chicagoland News and information about forming a new affiliate in the northern Illinois area. Mad Liberation & Reforming the Mental Health System! Lecture by David W. Oaks (Roosevelt University, 2nd Floor Congress Lounge, 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago., from May 23, 2007 07:00 PM to May 23, 2007 08:30 PM) Free event: David…