A virtual, community screening of a groundbreaking new film by psychiatric survivor, Roxanne Stewart-Johnson took place on Sept. 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm Eastern. This is a must see film! View movie trailer: The movie is based on the true story of Roxanne’s flight from psychiatric abuse and domestic abuse in Jamaica. The film skillfully…
Judi’s Room – July 28, 2021 3:00 PST 6:00 EST Share this event link with a friend Download this flyer HERE —————————————————————– About this event Judi’s Room is named after Judi Chamberlin, a beloved human rights activist within the psychiatric survivor’s/ex-patient movement who was fond of quoting the motto of the disability rights movement, “Nothing…
“The highly disproportionate amount of Illness and deaths from Covid in congregate settings shines a light on how institutions cause people to lose their value. Institutions stifle a person’s development, break the spirit, and work against having access to our natural resilience” – Ron Bassman, Executive Director of MindFreedom. Join Ron and other guests…
Update on 7/27/2021 Here is a recording of a voicemail left by Brian on the phone of Michele Diamond, when Brian learned that his Shield alert was successful and that he would be discharged MFI has confirmed that Brian was discharged. You can listen to Update on 7/14/21. Great news! The forced shocking of…
Dear Friends and supporters, A few days ago, on June 8, 2021 MindFreedom International resumed its consultation status with the United Nations to promote human rights in the mental health system. Specically, MFI contributed oral and written statements to the UN’s Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Caribbean and North America). Other well…
Judi’s Room – An Educational Series hosted by MindFreedom International in Collaboration with “I Love You, Lead On!” Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:00 PM ET 5:00 CT 4:00 MT 3:00 PT Pre-registration is required In the spirit of Judi Chamberlin, our Fifth educational series offers a free, online presentation and discussion which continues the monthly…
This alert was originally posted on May 7th 2021. It was later updated on June 21st and 29th 2021. Please help Shield member Jill Kesti obtain immediate release from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Facility by calling or writing to the psychiatrist who aims to put her on a long-term injectable anti-psychotic drug, which Jill…
MFI was disturbed to learn that Jill Kesti, a long-time Shield member and founder of Coalition to End Forced Psychiatric Drugging is being held against her will at Pine Rest ‘Christian’ Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While there, she was forcibly injected three times with powerful sedatives. Her phone was taken away and…
See this page for the most up to date information on upcoming Judi’s Room events. Uniting Through the Power of Understanding: What We Have in Common & Resolving Perceived Differences Join us for a free, online discussion group, the fourth in an educational series called ‘Judi’sRoom’ in the spirit of Judi Chamberlin, a collaboration…
Your voice is needed! MindFreedom International (MFI) is proud to support the coalition Surviving Race: The Intersection of Disability, Injustice & Human Rights who is holding a number of community conversations on the intersection of police interactions, mental health, disability, structural racism, and human rights.If you are impacted by or interested in these topics you are invited to participate.…