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 Will mental health consumer empowerment be part of the Oregon Governor’s transformation of Lane County mental health care? What Forum When Jul 31, 2012 from 02:55 PM to 03:30 PM Where Eugene Public Library, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All welcome Add event to calendar vCal iCal To download a…
Info Free state-wide gathering of Oregon mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors will be sponsored by Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition (OCSC), preceding the national Alternatives conference. What Gathering When Oct 10, 2012 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM Where Portland, Oregon Contact Name David Oaks Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Attendees All are welcome (please pre-register). Add event…
Info Occupy Psychiatry – a project of PsychRights and MindFreedom International – are holding a protest of E. Fuller Torrey’s appearance at the Heritage Foundation. Dr. Torrey is widely considered one of the main proponents of increasing the number of Americans on forced psychiatric drugs. What Protest When Jul 18, 2012 from 11:30 AM to…
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 You can meet with national mental health peer leader Laura Van Tosh at the next Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Psychiatric Survivor Advisory Council in Eugene, Oregon. What Gathering Forum When Jul 24, 2012 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM Where Eugene, Oregon Contact Name LaTonya Gibbs Contact Phone 541-345-9106 Add event to calendar vCal…
Info Info on Lane County Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Advisory Council Here is material, announcements, minutes, etc. related to the monthly meetings that advise Lane County about the views of local mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors, at public meetings in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Proposed bylaws changes for LCMHC/SAC Here are proposed changes to the bylaws…
Info ISEPP is one of the main networks of concerned mental health professionals, who work united with family members, psychiatric survivors, advocates, and the public. The theme this year: Alternatives to Biological Psychiatry II: Treatments That Work What Convention When Nov 01, 2012 05:00 PM to Nov 03, 2012 05:00 PM Where Airport Marriot Hotel…
Info National Association for Rights Protection & Advocacy (NARPA) is a founding Sponsor of MindFreedom International. Their 2012 conference will be in Cincinnati. What When Sep 05, 2012 05:00 PM to Sep 08, 2012 12:00 PM Where The Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati, OH Contact Name Ann Attendees All are welcome. Add event to calendar vCal iCal…
Info Author and mental health industry critic Robert Whitaker and MFI Director David W. Oaks will be among the keynote speakers at this conference sponsored by Community Health and Counseling Services in Maine. What Conference When Sep 20, 2012 10:00 AM to Sep 21, 2012 05:00 PM Where Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, Maine Contact Name…