Tom Greening has been writing serious and comical poetry for over 50 years and has had poems published in such diverse places as The American Scholar and Ski Magazine. A set of his poems about his trips to Russia has been translated into Russian. Tom says, “Writing poems about psychology, some of them satirical, has…
The MFI Affiliate Campaign is on! Here you will find information, links, and resources about MindFreedom Affiliate and Sponsor groups. Find out about grassroots activities. Discover how you can join in, start your own affiliate, or have your group join as a sponsor. Get organized and give MindFreedom a voice in your area! The…
Here you can find a calendar item and PDF flyer for showing of film OpenD Dialogue in Eugene, Oregon on Tues., 27 March 2012. Flyer: Open Dialogue Film in Eugene, Oregon This is a one-page flyer you may download and distribute about the upcoming free showing of the film Open Dialogue by Daniel Mackler in…
The 17th of February is celebrated as World Human Spirit Day. It’s also a day of remembrance about philosopher Giordano Bruno, considered a hero of the ‘free thought’ movement, which is directly connected to our own. Bruno was burned at the stake today in 1600. 17 February 2012 We in the movement for human rights…
Celebrate your free mind with singer Pam Sievers, plus open mike, sing-along and more. Mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors are especially invited, but all are welcome. what Social Event when Mar 01, 2012 from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM where Eugene, Oregon contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 attendees All are welcome, especially mental health consumers…
PAM BIRRELL, PhD. will discuss, “How can family, friends, and mental health workers support the humanity of a person who is diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder?” Mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor panel will join in free public forum. what Forum when Jan 31, 2012 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene Public Library, Eugene, Oregon contact name Bjo…
Free. Fun • Friends • Freedom • Open Mike. All are invited. Performance & networking for your mental well being. what Social Event when Feb 02, 2012 from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM where Eugene, Oregon contact name Sam contact phone 541-345-9106 attendees All are welcome to this free event! Mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors are especially…
Calendar info and PDF flyer for the Opal Network quarterly meeting in Eugene Public Library in Eugene, Oregon, at 7 pm. Presenter: Pam Birrell, PhD. Opal Network: Restore Human Dignity in Mental Health Care Through Authentic Relationship PAM BIRRELL, PhD. will discuss, “How can family, friends, and mental health workers support the humanity of a…
Reflecting back on 35 years of activism in what is called the “mad movement,” David Oaks suggests the various fragmented groups and communities need to connect more for emergent activism. [revised 8/7/11 and 1/17/12] One cool thing about celebrating MindFreedom International’s 25th year, and my own 35th year as a community organizer in changing mental health,…
An open letter by David W. Oaks, MFI Director, to those who created the book “Coercive Treatment in Psychiatry” that was released one year ago. The “psychosocial and moral illness” of the power imbalance between psychiatric survivors and the mental health industry is witnessed. In early 2011, leaders of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) released…