Several days of events in September in Malmo, Sweden. what mad-pride when Sep 17, 2008 01:00 AM to Sep 21, 2008 01:00 AM where Malmo, Sweden contact name prescription_art@fastmail.fm add event to calendar vCal iCal Wednesday September 17 – Sunday September 21 Galleri Leonard, Leonard Centre – Claesgatan 8 ANOTHER MAD WORLD IS POSSIBLE – INSIDE/OUTSIDE…
Sponsor group Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault (CAPA) sponsors a weekend of events to celebrate survivors of psychiatric human rights violations. what Meeting when Sep 27, 2008 02:00 PM to Sep 28, 2008 04:00 PM where Toronto, Canada contact name capa@oise.utoronto.ca contact phone 647-345-4810 add event to calendar vCal iCal Psychiatric Survivor Pride Weekend Sept. 27 to…
A collection of links to articles and essays on this topic. America’s Medicated Army Mark Thompson, Thursday June 5, 2008 http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1811858,00.html Suicide Epidemic Among Veterans CBS News, November 13, 2007 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/13/cbsnews_investigates/main3496471.shtml Suicides in Army increase by 13% David Wood, June 27, 2008 http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9466 Obama Calls on Gates to Immediately Address High Army Suicide Rate Friday,…
NAAJMI partners in India are organizing a two day National consultation on “Citizens’ charter of Human rights for persons living with a mental illness.” what Convention when Oct 10, 2008 01:00 AM to Oct 11, 2008 01:00 AM where Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, India. contact name info@baputrust.org add event to calendar vCal iCal Request to…
A Channel 4 TV company is developing a show about Mad Pride and is looking for stories. what Social Event when Aug 19, 2008 01:00 AM to Sep 30, 2008 01:00 AM where UK contact name Maddie Bridgett contact phone 01273 229655 add event to calendar vCal iCal Are You Proud To Be Mad? Are…
A brief report on the vigil held for Esmin Green in Cork, Ireland in July, 2008. Cork Vigil for Esmin Green R.I.P. We had a small group of just 10 people at our vigil in Cork – Martin, Maria, Lydia, Omar, Eileen, Deidre, Dominic, Kevin, Jim and Mary. We remembered Emsin and were aware we…
The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) announces the launch of its effort to recruit pro bono attorneys to help defend New York citizens facing the horror of forced psychiatric drugging. http://psychrights.org/states/NewYork/080818AnnLNR.pdf NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2008 CONTACTS: Dan Hazen (315) 528-3385 dan@psychrights.org Jim Gottstein (907) 274-7686 jim.gottstein@psychrights.org As part of their…
A news release from PyschRights concerning the possible connection between the psychiatric medications Esmin Green was taking and her tragic death. http://psychrights.org/pr/080814EGreenNR.pdf NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2008 CONTACT: Jim Gottstein 907-274-7686 jim.gottstein@psychrights.org PsychRights To New York Medical Examiner: Did Psychiatric Drugs Cause Esmin Green’s Fatal Blood Clot? Because neuroleptics typically prescribed to…
David Oaks, director of MindFreedom International, is interviewed by KBOO radio’s Ani Haines in this call-in show. what Meeting when Aug 15, 2008 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM where KBOO-FM radio contact name Ani Haines attendees All are welcome. add event to calendar vCal iCal Public Service Announcement from KBOO radio: Changing Oregon’s mental health system: David…
Hugh Massengill addressed the sixth meeting of the Opal Network in Eugene, Oregon on 29 July 2008 about moving from madness to mental wellness. Moderators Bjo Ashwill and Tom Wilson led a brainstorm about our favorite methods to reach and maintain mental and emotional well being. Here is a draft based on notes by David…