Here is how to find information about upcoming major meetings of the American Psychiatric Association. MindFreedom calls for nonviolent protest until and unless the APA ceases being one of the main organizations in the USA opposing the human rights of our constituency. [updated 17 Oct 2012] The American Psychiatric Association holds a wide variety…
Info Mary Maddock is helping to lead an international campaign to challenge the many human rights violations inherently linked to the practice of electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT. Mary is a shock survivor, author and board member of MindFreedom International. Participants in the Alternatives 2012 conference protest across the street, reaching rush…
Info Going to the conference Alternatives 2012 in Portland Oregon in October? MindFreedom International staff and volunteers will be there, with a lot of fun activities. You are invited to join in the fun, to build humane and empowering alternatives in the mental health system. Going to Alternatives 2012? Interested in this event? The…
Info PHILADELPHIA, Thurs., 1 Nov. 2012: MFI held this successful special event to help participants learn about, discuss and build connections and resources for alternatives to and within the mental health system. [updated 4 Nov 2012] German author Peter Lehmann was one of the speakers at this successful MFI event, held on 1 November 2012.…
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Info Corinna West is a blogger, peer service provider, mental health activist, and general fount of ideas about changing our mental health system. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 11.7 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Paris Williams is author of the new book RETHINKING MADNESS: Towards a Paradigm Shift in our Understanding and Treatment of Psychosis. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 354.5 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Check out the short, powerful videos just posted to this new I GOT BETTER website, by people who overcame hopelessness about ever recovering while in the mental health system. The purpose of I GOT BETTER is to lift people’s hopes and spirits. See new videos of hope on this new I Got Better web…
Info If you would like to register for the MFI Creative Revolution event on 1 November 2012 in Philadelphia by either POSTAL MAIL or by FAX, please download, print out, fill out, and either POSTAL MAIL or FAX this attached PDF form. Just click on the link for file ‘creat-rev-postal-fax.pdf’ just below here. [To register…
Info {Updated August 30, 2012] An historic global disability treaty created in the United Nations with advice from hundreds of advocates, including a MindFreedom International team, now awaits in the USA for ratification. Please ask the USA Senate to pass this important global agreement. Celia Brown, MFI Board President, said, “Hopefully we’ll be able to…