Debbie Brandt’s Story

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…

International Center for the Study of Psychology and Psychiatry’s 2008 conference.

The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Inc. (ICSPP) is a sponsor group of MindFreedom. This is an excellent conference, especially to network dissident mental health professionals critical of the current psychiatric system. what Convention when Oct 10, 2008 01:00 AM to Oct 12, 2008 01:00 AM where Tampa, Florida, USA add event to calendar  vCal  iCal International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology, Inc. in collaboration with Amedco, LLC EFFECTIVE THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO EMOTIONAL SUFFERING: …

MindFreedom’s library of information about mental health, psychiatry, human rights & alternatives

Info These are items gathered by MindFreedom about mental health care, the psychiatric profession, advocacy, humane alternatives and more. This information is gathered for public education, and does not necessarily reflect the position of MindFreedom and its board. Nothing on MindFreedom.org or in our material should be construed as an attempt to offer or render…

The Washington Post

The Washington Post 30 August 2003   Raising Doubts About Drugs Calif. Hunger Strike Challenges Use of Antidepressants By Kimberly Edds PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 29 — After two weeks, four mental health advocates are still on a hunger strike, protesting the widespread use of prescription drugs to treat mental illnesses and challenging psychiatrists to document their…

Australia Mad Pride 2007 News Release

Here’s a news release from Australia about their successful 2007 Mad Pride events in Sydney. To download a PDF of a colorful poster about the below susccessful Australia Mad Pride 2007 event click here! PUBLICITY RELEASE For immediate release 26th September 2007 SYDNEY MAD PRIDE YOUTH EVENT Wednesday October 10 The Factory Theatre, Enmore 6pm…