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…
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: …
Mental health counselor Ron Unger submitted a guest commentary to The Register-Guard as part of an ongoing debate about the role of neuroleptic psychiatric drugs, also known as neuroleptics. Here are resources and references for readers interested in Ron’s commentary. Resources of interest to readers of Ron Unger’s guest commentary One of the most important…
Info Filed Under: featured Forced psychiatric drugging got some news coverage that compared two court room cases going on at same time in Alaska. AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS is an interesting report by NY Times reporter Alex Berenson published today, 24 March 2008, in International Herald Tribune, about two court cases going on in…
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