Info One of the legendary organizers in the ‘mad movement’ was the late Howie the Harp. He wrote a song called “Crazy and Proud.” Thanks to Phoenix Rising, here are the lyrics. These lyrics were found on page 15 of October 1986 Phoenix Rising, the link is here: http://psat2.solidwebhost.com/phoenix_rising_v6_n2.pdf CRAZY AND PROUD Well, they’re…
Info Heavy Load You can find out about this punk band that includes people considered ‘learning disabled,” and the film documentary about them. Link to official web site for Heavy Load Here is the web site for the UK punk rock band Heavy Load. Premiere for the film documentary about UK rock band Heavy Load.…
Info Vara Adams is a psychiatric survivor musician who is working on an album of songs that challenge the current mental health system. She has three of the six songs recorded so far. We’ve been enjoying these first three at the MindFreedom office! Go Vara! Vara Adams has recorded three of six songs for her…
Info This “free thought” anthem called “Die Gedanken Sind Frei” has a history that is many centuries long. There are lots of resources here so that your local group of friends and colleagues can start singing this stirring song, and keep the spirit building! [updated June 2011.] Historians know the idea of this song about…