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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Info World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry Implementation Manual for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities This is a manual produced by World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (WNSUP). WNUSP would like feedback about the manual. World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry WNUSP is a…
This is part of a dialogue with LaneCare about moving toward a mental health system with more empowerment, self-determination and choice. February 13, 2008 Should LaneCare either accept the recommendations made by the former LaneCare Peer Advisory Council, or provide clear and complete reasons for rejecting them? Since the LaneCare Peer Advisory Council (LPAC) has…
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…