Dr Terry Lynch speaks at Whitaker conference in Cork

Info Dr Terry Lynch speaks at Whitaker conference in Cork Over 200 people attended this conference in Cork, Ireland. To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later must be installed; download it now free Javascript 1.2 or later must be enabled Video transcription Over 200 people…

MindFreedom Florida and MindFreedom Ireland Unite

Info MindFreedom Florida and MindFreedom Ireland Unite A good time sharing a coffee together during a 2011 visit from MindFreedom Florida representatives, to MindFreedom Ireland in Cork. To view this content the following requirements must be fulfilled: Adobe Flash Player version 9,0,28,0 or later must be installed; download it now free Javascript 1.2 or later…

Irish Media Spotlights MindFreedom Ireland Co-Founder Mary Maddock

Info On Sunday, 17 July 2011, electroshock survivor and MindFreedom board member Mary Maddock was featured in a full-page piece in a major Irish publication, which you can access here.   Jim and Mary Maddock co-founded MindFreedom Ireland.   Mary Maddock: Irish Rebel   One of the founders of MindFreedom Ireland, Mary Maddock, was featured in…

Irish Media Spotlights MindFreedom Ireland Co-Founder Mary Maddock

Info On Sunday, 17 July 2011, electroshock survivor and MindFreedom board member Mary Maddock was featured in a full-page piece in a major Irish publication, which you can access here.   Jim and Mary Maddock co-founded MindFreedom Ireland.   Mary Maddock: Irish Rebel   One of the founders of MindFreedom Ireland, Mary Maddock, was featured in…

Moms Celebrate and Thank MFI Members for Their Support!

Info The M.O.M.S. Movement – a sponsor group of MindFreedom International – issued an urgent alert: Two mothers need your support now for their adult children in the psychiatric system.   Daniella Akin has endured forced and coerced drugging and abuse. Update Aleshanee and Susan, two MOMS, and their daughters, Daniella and Susan are celebrating.…

Moms Celebrate and Thank MFI Members for Their Support!

Info The M.O.M.S. Movement – a sponsor group of MindFreedom International – issued an urgent alert: Two mothers need your support now for their adult children in the psychiatric system.   Daniella Akin has endured forced and coerced drugging and abuse. Update Aleshanee and Susan, two MOMS, and their daughters, Daniella and Susan are celebrating.…

Victory Against Painful Shocks: Rotenberg Director Resigns After Indictment

Info Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts has used thousands upon thousands of electrical jolts to induce pain in young people diagnosed with mental disabilities. Disability Rights International (DRI) targeted Rotenberg with an investigation last year, and now there’s a victory: After an indictment, Matthew Israel who is Rotenberg founder and director, has resigned.   A child…

End of Rotenberg Painful Shocks Ordered for New Admissions

Info Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Massachusetts used thousands upon thousands of electrical jolts to induce pain in young people diagnosed with mental disabilities. Disability Rights International (DRI) targeted Rotenberg with an investigation last year. In a major victory, DRI announces that JRC has been ordered to end their shocks for “new admissions.” A child…

Information about the Rethink Psychiatry Event in Portland Oregon

Info Information about the Rethink Psychiatry Event in Portland Oregon On 13 and 14 May 2011, a gathering was held in Portland, Oregon called “Rethinking Psychiatry” featuring author/journalist Robert Whitaker and 40 workshops calling for deep change in the mental health system.   Panelists (left) from Rethink Psychiatry Opening On Friday, 13 May 2011, a…