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Category Archives: Front Page

Give the mental health system a Truth Injection, today!

Front PageBy Sarah SmithFebruary 2, 2009

Info How you download a simple free flyer – Now new and improved! – from MindFreedom to educate the public, clients and the mental health system about common myths. All facts are backed up with sources.   Be a MindFreedom myth buster!     Download a PDF of this two-page flyer at the link below.…

Give the mental health system a Truth Injection, today!

Front PageBy Sarah SmithFebruary 2, 2009

Info How you download a simple free flyer – Now new and improved! – from MindFreedom to educate the public, clients and the mental health system about common myths. All facts are backed up with sources.   Be a MindFreedom myth buster!     Download a PDF of this two-page flyer at the link below.…

World Health Organization Promoting Psychiatric Drugging in Poor, Developing Countries

Front PageBy Sarah SmithJanuary 12, 2009

The World Health Organization came out with a new report… and once more it promotes more and more psychiatric drugging in poor and developing countries, without adequate support for advocacy, human rights, voice of mental health clients and alternatives. Landing on my desk today was the latest book from the World Health Organization (WHO) on…

No shock for Ray yesterday, 7 January 2009 – apparently next week

Front PageBy Sarah SmithJanuary 9, 2009

Filed Under: sandford Thankfully, Ray did not have forced shock yesterday, Wednesday, 7 January 2009 as he had thought. Because of a slighly complicated new schedule, he is apparently scheduled for forced shock next Wednesday, 14 January 2009. For weeks Ray Sandford had forced electroshock every single Wednesday, as steady as clock work. After more…

Come out, come out wherever you are, from the Mad Closet!

Front PageBy Sarah SmithJanuary 8, 2009

After two years of this new web site for MindFreedom International, one of the most unusual reactions has been people who have publicly told their stories wanting to get their identities as “psychiatric survivor” off the web site. We’ve complied. But Mad Folk everywhere: Come out, come out wherever you are! Let the world know…

A mental health advocate questions “best interest” approach for Ray.

Front PageBy Sarah SmithJanuary 2, 2009

When the general guardians for Ray issued a public statement about the situation, they revealed some of their underlying philosophy. These guardians say they operate on what is the “best interest” standard. But long-time mental health advocate Charlie McCarthy thinks that old-fashioned “best interest” approach can be harmful. Charlie McCarthy (great name) is an advocate…

Next scheduled involuntary outpatient electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 31, 2008

Ray Sandford of Minnesota has been receiving electroshock (electroconvulsive therapy) against his will on a regular basis and against his wishes. This is is his next scheduled forced shock. what Appointment when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM where Minnesota contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 add event to calendar  vCal  iCal Ray has…

Tom Wilson Speaks at Free MindFreedom 1st Wednesday RoundTable – Eugene, Oregon, USA

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 31, 2008

Every first Wednesday by the main office for MindFreedom International hear the latest news and views by and for free minds. This Wednesday: Mental health advocate Tom Wilson on changing the mental health system in 2009. what Meeting when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene, Oregon, USA contact name David Oaks contact phone…

Ray Gateway: Campaign Ended Forced Outpatient Electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 23, 2008

Info Ray Sandford is a 55-year-old Minnesota citizen who was receiving ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock. He was court-ordered to leave his home regularly to receive this human rights violation. Ray has WON! Here is your gateway to news and background on the MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford of Minnesota. As Ray puts it, “No…

Ray Gateway: Campaign Ended Forced Outpatient Electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 23, 2008

Info Ray Sandford is a 55-year-old Minnesota citizen who was receiving ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock. He was court-ordered to leave his home regularly to receive this human rights violation. Ray has WON! Here is your gateway to news and background on the MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford of Minnesota. As Ray puts it, “No…

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