Info 31 May 2007: Receiving hundreds of forced electroshocks for years against the expressed wishes of the subject is becoming the “norm” for some mental health clients in New York State psychiatric institutions, says attorney Dennis Feld. In this news release Mr. Feld announces he will be arguing for the right of his client —…
Info Here is the actual ruling on 26 March 2007 by TV3 of New Zealand squashing a complaint by the doctor who had given Julie Simmonds forced electroshock. The doctor, Dr. Stephanie du Fresne, claimed that it was TV3 that was violating Julie’s rights by airing her story! TV3 found that the doctor’s claim was…
Info When a woman who had experienced forced electroshock told her story on a New Zealand television news show, the doctor who had given the involuntary electroshock filed a formal complaint with the TV show, claiming it was the journalist who had violated the woman’s informed consent. Electroshock — also known as electroconvulsive therapy —…
Info Document Actions Print this The London Telegraph reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair seeks to implement radical measures for tackling crime –ranging from monitoring those diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities with radio chips to hormone injections for sex offenders — as part of “new Labour agenda.” The paper also reports that Blair has ordered…
Info — expired Toronto, Montreal and MindFreedom Ireland all protested electroshock on Mother’s Day 2007. Here is background, announcements, press release and posters, along with links to reports. MindFreedom International endorsed these peaceful protests of electroshock. Don Weitz, Bonnie Burstow and Paivi Laine at news conference in Toronto about 13 May 2007 protest of electroshock.…
Info — expired Toronto, Montreal and MindFreedom Ireland all protested electroshock on Mother’s Day 2007. Here is background, announcements, press release and posters, along with links to reports. MindFreedom International endorsed these peaceful protests of electroshock. Don Weitz, Bonnie Burstow and Paivi Laine at news conference in Toronto about 13 May 2007 protest of electroshock.…
Info Document Actions Print this Associated Press reports that “mental health screening” is being promoted among returning Iraqui vets. Without adequate information, advocacy and alternatives, mental health screening could mean much more psychiatric drugging and disempowerment. Army officer warns of mental health woes Date Published: Jan 19, 2007 03:00 AM Author: Kimberly Hefling Source: Associated…
Info Document Actions Print this A USDOJ investigation report on PATTON STATE HOSPITAL. was issued in May of 2006. If you think that the death in Georgia was unconscionable, just read for yourself the findings of the USDOJ. USDOJ INVESTIGATION, PATTON STATE HOSPITAL Date Published: May 03, 2006 03:00 AM Author: Wan J. Kim for…
Info Outpatient Forced Psychiatry More and more citizens are required to take super-powerful psychiatric drugs against their will while living in their own homes out in the community. Today 42 US states allow courts to order “involuntary outpatient commitment.” An increasing number of countries are using “community treatment orders” and other techniques that make our…
Info Associated Press reports that a US soldier accused of murdering a family in Iraq had previously disclosed his desire to kill innocent Iraqui civilians, but had primarily been prescribed a powerful neuroleptic psychiatric drug Seroquel and returned to duty. Associated Press – 10 January 2007 Ex-soldier found to have ‘homicidal ideations’ months before family’s…