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:…
Leaders in the disability field asked for advice about how to help people diagnosed with a disability after any major disaster in empowering and knowledgeable ways. David Oaks, MFI director, responded with a warning that after a disaster, many of those diagnosed with ‘serious’ psychiatric disabilities can be in for a second wave of trauma…
The quarterly Opal Network meeting will feature a special topic and panel: Jobs for Mental Health Peer Support. Panel: Gina & Bob Nikkel, and Laura Van Tosh. what Forum when Aug 30, 2011 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM where Eugene, Oregon Public Library contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 attendees All welcome. add event to calendar…
On 12 June 2008, David W. Oaks provided the single keynote address for the major conference “Madness, Citizenship and Social Justice” sponsored by Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Here’s the review provided by the main conference organizer, Professor Robert Menzies. David Oaks’ virtuoso keynote address, “Prospects for a Nonviolent Revolution in the Mental…