On May 17, 2008 there will be a celebration of “creative maladjustment” in Eugene Oregon, USA. The Normathon is a Mad Pride skit that includes a Big Giant Pill. NEWS RELEASE – immediate release https://mindfreedom.org/norm more information: 541-345-9106 lane@mindfreedom.org “Mad Pride” group plans public street theater for YouTube broadcast. Worship of “Big Giant Pill” during…
Here is a letter to the editor published in the main daily newspaper for Eugene, Oregon, USA, written by the director of MindFreedom, David Oaks. The letter asks why Governor Kulongoski of Oregon has budgeted zero for the state-wide voice of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors since 2003. There’s an easy way you can…
Info 30 July 2008: MindFreedom has reached the total limit for the Helios “matching grant” for new members before the deadline, thank you for your support. Helios Resource Network foundation is matching new donations to MindFreedom International for a limted time only. Thank you to all those who supported MindFreedom during this matching grant, which…
On 22 April 2008, a state-wide teleconference launched the board of directors of the new OCSC, or Oregon Consumer/Survivor Coalition. Here’s the news release, and how you can become active. Tracey Dumas is president of OCSC. NEWS RELEASE – 23 April 2008 – PLEASE FORWARD! https://mindfreedom.org/as/act/us/or/ocsc New Oregon state-wide coalition of groups representing mental health…
This is the text from a document provided by David Atkin, attorney for OCSC, about the topic of board liability. HOW TO AVOID PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE CORPORATION’S DEBTS The members of the Board of Directors for nonprofit corporations are frequently concerned about their liability for the debts or actions of the organization. Oregon law,…
Info Some of the latest news about MindFreedom Lane County, an affiliate of MindFreedom International based in Oregon, USA. Since MindFreedom International is based right here in Lane County, Oregon, there’s a lot happening. Thanks for looking for more information about MindFreedom Lane County. If there’s one thing you do…. be sure to say in…
This conference will offer an opportunity to hear from distinguished researchers, advocates, activists and clinical practitioners on creating alternatives for mental health recovery. what Meeting when Jun 05, 2008 01:00 AM to Jun 06, 2008 01:00 AM where Hart House, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada contact name Brian McKinnon add event to calendar vCal iCal The…
University of Oregon professor Pam Birrell, PhD added her opinion to the controversy in the pages of The Register-Guard about the role of neuroleptic psychiatric drugs, also known as antipsychotics. The debate began when mental health worker Chuck Areford wrote a hard-hitting commentary critical of neuroleptics that was published 16 March 2008 in the paper.…
The daily newspaper for Eugene, Oregon, USA — The Register-Guard — ran a guest commentary by long-time mental health worker Chuck Areford highly critical of the powerful psychiatric drugs known as neuroleptics or antipsychotics. This was followed by a guest perspective by a psychiatrist defending the drugs, as well as letters to the editor. Now…
Debbie Brandt of Oregon shares the story of her son and provides insight into the complex issues surrounding medication and mental health. (If you would like to contact Debbie, her email address is: dbrandijean@yahoo.com) Debbie Brandt’s Story Date Published: Apr 02, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Debbie Brandt Source: Personal Communication with MindFreedom Dear David, Thank you for…