Info Here’s more information about the Food & Drug Administration proposal to reclassify the device used for electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT). A Brief History of Electroshock and the FDA: In 1976, federal law gave the FDA authority over medical devices in the United States, which had previously been unregulated. Three Classes…
Info It’s easier than ever to comment on the web about electroshock before the deadline Friday, 8 January 2010. The US Food & Drug Administration never got around to investigating the device used for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT or electroshock) for safety and efficacy. But rather than do their job, and regulate the shock device, the…
Info Your Deadline: Today Friday, 8 January 2010 is your last chance to demand oversight of the electroshock device in the USA. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing public comment about their controversial proposal to approve devices used for electroshock — also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT — without any testing…
Info Thousands spoke out to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oppose their controversial proposal to approve devices used for electroshock — also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT — without any testing for safety and effectiveness. The deadline of 8 January 2010 has passed, but you can still speak out. [Update: 27…
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Info Toronto conference includes variety of speakers, workshops, plus protest about electroshock. David W. Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, is one of the speakers. What Convention When May 07, 2010 12:00 AM to May 09, 2010 12:00 AM Where Toronto, Ontario, Canada Contact Name psychout@utoronto.ca Attendees All are welcome. Add event to calendar vCal iCal…
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Info Download a flyer in Microsoft Word format for David Oaks’ upcoming lecture at Harvard University. d-oaks-harvard-flyer.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 590Kb Document Actions Print this
Info MindFreedom’s bay area affiliate will host a table at the upcoming Petaluma Progressive Festival. What Conference When Sep 26, 2010 from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM Where Petaluma, California Contact Name info@progressivefestival.org Add event to calendar vCal iCal From the Petaluma Progressive Festival Website : “The Progressive Festival will mark its 12th…
Info Document Actions Print this On 25 August 2009, ABC-TV national television ran a story on MAD PRIDE on their Primetime “Outsider” show. Several mental health advocates, including MindFreedom director David Oaks, were interviewed. Here is the text from their online summary of the story, in two parts. Text of ABC-TV Online Story on Mad…