On 29 October 2011, David Oaks was one of the plenary speakers at the annual conference in Los Angeles of the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry (ISEPP). The ISEPP director, author and psychologist Al Galves, PhD recommends Oaks for speaking engagements. David Oaks’s plenary presentation at the 2011 conference of the International Society for…
See a new film, free, about how an individual who heard distressing voices found humane forms of help outside of the conventional mental health system. MindFreedom Lane County affiliate, Opal Network and OCSC co-sponsor this free film showing. what Film when Dec 13, 2011 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene Public Library, Eugene, Oregon contact name…
David Oaks will be one of the speakers at this gathering to help support the movement led by mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors in California. what Rally when Oct 28, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM where Culver City, California contact name Chuck Hughes attendees All are welcome. Free. add event to calendar vCal iCal Free:…
I heard of a faith-based group that had an individual who was disruptive… and somehow this led to discussions about “mental health.” But let’s slow down for a moment… there are more complex issues involved. “Boycott normal” also means being more conscious about who and how the boundaries of “normal” are set. [This is a…
One of the main networks of dissident mental health professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists is ISEPP (formerly International Center for Study of Psychiatry and Psychology – ICSPP). ISEPP is a long-time sponsor organization of MindFreedom International. Many speakers are MFI members, including MFI director David Oaks. what Conference when Oct 28, 2011 08:00 AM to Oct 29, 2011…
Info A few webinars you can view about changing mental health care Here are a few PowerPoints and webinars you can view about changing the mental health system. Disclaimer: These are a variety of presentations, some by MindFreedom or sponsors or affiliates. The authors are responsible for content. David Oaks on Building Coalition’s 101 This…
Calendars of activities and events related to Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition (OCSC) Free Webinar: Coalition Building 101: Mental Health Consumers & Psychiatric Survivors Find Common Ground with Each Other & Allies This is a free webinar you can view either live now, or later via archive. Co-presenters are Nancy Snider and David Oaks, both of the…
This is a free webinar you can view either live now, or later via archive. Co-presenters are Nancy Snider and David Oaks, both of the board of directors of OCSC (Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition). David Oaks is also executive director of MindFreedom International. Nancy Snider directs Project Able. what when Sep 30, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM…
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Calendar item and downloadable flyer about Opal Network meeting in Eugene, Oregon public library on Tuesday, 30 August 2011, at 2:00 pm. The topic: Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support in Lane County. Opal Network Meeting on Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support The quarterly Opal Network meeting will feature a special topic and panel:…