Info MindFreedom International News is where you will find stories related to MindFreedom International, and also news stories of more general interest regarding human rights and alternatives in the mental health system in the USA and internationally. We seek to update these regularly. MindFreedom News This is a combination of both featured news, and MindFreedom…
A list of initial ways that Lane County mental health agencies can change to offer a greater range of choice for clients. Introduction MindFreedom is a nonprofit organization that advocates for human rights in the mental health system. In the past few years MindFreedom has been holding discussions with Lane County Mental Health and with…
Panel of speakers, public forum and exhibit tables about transforming the mental health system to support the voice, empowerment and self-determination of mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors. what Meeting when Dec 09, 2006 from 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM where Salem Public Library; Anderson Rooms A & B; 585 Liberty Street SE; Salem, Oregon. contact name David…
A Forum for Survivors of Trauma, Friends, Family and Community Members with Ron Unger what Forum when Dec 11, 2006 from 09:00 PM to 11:30 PM where Gerlinger Lounge, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA contact name Elaine Walters contact phone 541-556-6710 add event to calendar vCal iCal When bad things happen to people it’s normal to be…
A report from MindFreedom Ghana in 2005 about conditions of mental health systems there, and building their organization. Thanks to Linda Morrison and Krista Erickson for digitizing this report. MIND FREEDOM GHANA “Free Minds At Ease” REPORT OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN GHANA ACTIVITIES OF MIND FREEDOM GHANA December 2005 MIND FREEDOM GHANA (MF-Gh) “Free Minds…
Info Filed Under: resources Katherine Tapley writes MFI about her new book. MindFreedom member Katherine Tapley of Canada writes to us about her new book. The title is “Mind Full of Scorpions” and it’s about being diagnosed with psychiatric disability. Katherine describes it as, “A harrowing account. It chronicles a fifty year struggle with the…
Up one level Unite so that the voice of psychiatric survivors, including from developing nations, may be heard globally! all 17 items in this folder are selected. clear selection title size modified state Global Campaign News Global Campaign News 8.3 kB Dec 09, 2013 08:33 PM Published News about the MFI Global Campaign Committee News about…
Finally, Something to Celebrate! New Mexico’s Senate adjourned without passing an involuntary outpatient commitment law. 16 Feb. 2006 The law would have made New Mexico the 43rd USA state to allow courts to order peaceful citizens living out in the community in their own homes to take powerful psychiatric drugs against their will, even though…
Felicia’s son was murdered at this facility and she wants everyone to know and gave us permission to post it on the website “MindFreedom” Pattan State Hospital Death Local News Posted: Friday, 03 November 2006 3:06PMPatient Arrested in Beating Death at Pattan State Hospital San Bernardino (AP) — A mental patient at a troubled state hospital has…
Another young man who tested the system and became a victim of “schizophrenia” label. Public Memorial For “Naked Guy” Date Published: Nov 10, 2006 11:00 PM Author: Linda Goldston Source: Mercury News Posted on Fri, Nov. 10, 2006 Public memorial services set for ‘The Naked Guy’ By Linda Goldston Mercury News A public memorial service for Andrew…