What is Mad Pride? Mad Pride is a mass movement of the users of mental health services, former users, and the aligned, which advocates that individuals diagnosed with mental disorders should be proud of their ‘mad’ identity. It was formed in 1993. For more information about the history and meaning of Mad Pride, you can…
On September 18, MindFreedom International hosted a special online training for all MFI members and affiliates. The training was entitled ‘Creating an Anti-Racism Framework in the Psychiatric Survivor Movement’ and featured long time psychiatric survivor/activist Chacku Mathai. Participants expressed interest in more trainings on the topic of racism. Keep checking our website for future trainings…
This is to let you know Robert Whitaker just published a very informative article on Mad in America, An FDA Whistleblower’s Documents: Commerce, Corruption, and Death. It details the courageous efforts of Ron Kavanagh, a pharmacologist who formerly worked as a scientific consultant for the FDA, to blow the whistle on the improper approval of the…
MFI’s Executive Director, Ron Bassman had this to say about Jim’s new book, “I strongly recommend without any reservations the new book by Jim Gottstein. Jim has been at tireless warrior for human rights – especially for those of us who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness and have been forced to undergo treatments that are against our expressed wishes. His book The Zyprexa Papers describes the power and influence of Big Pharma through Jim’s personal story of challenging the road blocks within the legal system and it’s powerful alliance with Psychiatry. “
MindFreedom International invites you to join us for an online community screening of Medicating Normal, a must-see film for psychiatric survivors, their allies, and everyone who longs for the existence of universally accessible, non-drug/non-force alternatives in their communities to support people in distress. Medicating Normal, is A 76 minute documentary film exploring our current mental…
MINDFREEDOM PRESENTS A VIRTUAL SCREENING PISS ON PITY: WE WILL RIDE (To stream the film after the event, pissonpitymovie.com.) Thursday, May 7 Two showings: Cost: Free Registration Required. (SEE BELOW TO REGISTER) Worldwide Group Discussion to Follow Facilitated by Carole Hayes-Collier Featured Guests Celia Brown, Co-founder of Surviving Race: The Intersection of Injustice, Disability and…
Shelter in Place Reading/Viewing Suggestions for Psychiatric Survivors
Dear Lane County MFI supporters: We are facing unprecedented times. We are being asked to refrain from close contact with strangers and disrupt our normal routines. At MindFreedom, we are tasked with responding to a higher than normal call volume, while spending less time in the office and watching children who are out of school. Our…
I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share Take it from someone who couldn’t go outside. By Scott Kelly Mr. Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station. Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space…
Thanks to activist Laura Van Tosh, MindFreedom International learned of regressive legislation that was recently passed by the Washington State Legislature (USA) and awaits consideration by Governor Jay Inslee. =======CALL TO ACTION============ SB 5720 “Involuntary Treatment Act” is on its way to Governor Inslee for consideration. It is proposed to go into effect January 1,…