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Category Archives: mental-health-system

Sources of studies for MFI Truth Brochure

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithDecember 3, 2012

Info Sources of studies for MFI Truth Brochure Document Actions Print this Here are links to sources to studies and research backing up the facts found in the MindFreedom International “Truth in Mental Health” Brochure. The Truth Behind the MFI Truth Brochure Below are lots of links to scientific studies and other evidence busting the…

Sources of studies for MFI Truth Brochure

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithDecember 3, 2012

Info Sources of studies for MFI Truth Brochure Document Actions Print this Here are links to sources to studies and research backing up the facts found in the MindFreedom International “Truth in Mental Health” Brochure. The Truth Behind the MFI Truth Brochure Below are lots of links to scientific studies and other evidence busting the…

7 Reasons America’s Mental Health Industry Is a Threat to Our Sanity

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithJanuary 15, 2012

Info Document Actions Print this Bruce Levine is a courageous psychologist and author in Cincinnati, Ohio, who makes the connection between changing the mental health system and changing society itself. In this Alternet essay he gives seven reasons why he and many other dissident mental health professionals have chosen to rebel against their own industry.…

Meetings of the American Psychiatric Association

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithOctober 12, 2009

Info Here is how to find information about upcoming major meetings of the American Psychiatric Association. MindFreedom calls for nonviolent protest until and unless the APA ceases being one of the main organizations in the USA opposing the human rights of our constituency. [updated 17 Oct 2012]   The American Psychiatric Association holds a wide…

“Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption”

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithMarch 11, 2009

Info Document Actions Print this An article in the New York Review of Books which, in the context of reviewing three new books, explores the impact of financial ties between drug companies and doctors. “Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption” Date Published: Jan 14, 2009 07:00 PM Author: Marcia Angell Source: New York…

Affidavit of Robert Whitaker

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithAugust 19, 2008

Info An affidavit by Robert Whitaker, author of the book “Mad in America,” that details his research. WhitakerAffidavit.pdf — PDF document, 98Kb Document Actions Print this

Comparing Mental Health Client and Mental Health System

kb, mental-health-systemBy Sarah SmithOctober 21, 2007

Info Ron Unger, coordinator for MindFreedom Lane County, compares a distressed client and a distressed mental health system. There are many similarities. Ron is a full time mental health counselor in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Mental health system safety behaviors by Ron Unger In an attempt to control their anxiety, people will often avoid situations that…

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