Shelter In Place Reading/Viewing List for Psychiatric Survivors
Shelter in Place Reading/Viewing Suggestions for Psychiatric Survivors
How Psychiatric Survivors Can Give and Receive Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Dear Lane County MFI supporters: We are facing unprecedented times. We are being asked to refrain from close contact with strangers and disrupt our normal routines. At MindFreedom, we are tasked with responding to a higher than normal call volume, while spending less time in the office and watching children who are out of school. Our…
New York Times Article published March 21, 2020
I Spent a Year in Space, and I Have Tips on Isolation to Share Take it from someone who couldn’t go outside. By Scott Kelly Mr. Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut who spent nearly a year on the International Space Station. Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space…
Join MFI in Opposing SB 5720
Thanks to activist Laura Van Tosh, MindFreedom International learned of regressive legislation that was recently passed by the Washington State Legislature (USA) and awaits consideration by Governor Jay Inslee. =======CALL TO ACTION============ SB 5720 “Involuntary Treatment Act” is on its way to Governor Inslee for consideration. It is proposed to go into effect January 1,…
The Zyprexa Papers by Jim Gottstein now available!
MindFreedom International is excited to announce the release of The Zyprexa Papers by longtime MindFreedom International supporter Jim Gottstein of the Law Project for Psychiatric Rights! The Zyprexa Papers describes MindFreedom’s central role in helping Jim expose psychiatric fraud and corruption. Previously, only available on Kindle or by pre-order, the book is is now available on…
Creative Psychosis by Karen Taylor, November 23 and 26th
Quick Link to Printable Flyer for this event HERE For many years, Karen Taylor and Ron Coleman, co-founders of Working to Recovery in the United Kingdom, traveled internationally conducting workshops on alternative ways of understanding and working with individuals who hear voices or experience extreme states . Due to health reasons, Ron Coleman is no…
SHIELD ALERT: PSYCHIATRIC SURVIVOR CHARLES HELMER RECEIVING INVOLUNTARY SHOCK!
UPDATE ON SHIELD ALERT FOR CHARLES HELMER Great news! Thanks in part to consistent and vigorous advocacy by Charles mother, with help from MindFreedom Shield members, Regions hospital has suspended Charles involuntary shock ‘treatment.’ at least for now. His mother says that there is no need for MFI Shield members and activists to send additional…
Stop Silencing Challenges to the Authority of Organized Psychiatry: A National Call to Hold the Media and Government Accountable
Stop Silencing Challenges to the Authority of Organized PsychiatryA National Call to Hold the Media and Government Accountable For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren J. Tenney, PhD, MPhil, MPA, Psychiatric Survivor (516) 319-4295 www.LaurenTenney.us WHAT: This is a national call for people with psychiatric histories and their allies to speak out against the media silencing people for challenging…
Getting Through Hard Times Together and Nurturing the Revolution: A Peek at MindFreedom Affiliates Around the World
The Importance of Fighting for Our Rights Last week, we were devastated to learn that the co-founder of MindFreedom, Janet Foner, died unexpectedly. Her unfailing support for our mission right up to last week sustained our organization for thirty years. You are encouraged to share your memories HERE, the site of a tribute by Lauren…
Introducing Voices for Choices: a new video series from MindFreedom
Two summers ago, I watched as a good friend of mine in North Carolina was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital. Though he posed zero risk to himself or others, he was handcuffed, forcibly drugged, and locked in a psychiatric hospital for weeks against his will. I had experienced four involuntary commitments in my life,…