Info Document Actions Print this The mass murder by Major Nidal Malik Hasan would have had very different media coverage if he had been a mental health client, instead of a mental health professional. There are now allegations that Major Hasan displayed a pattern of abuse and unprofessionalism toward his mental health clients, but he…
Info You can download a PDF of this 25 page decision by Justice Appleton on 17 November 2009 about Torski C. regarding involuntary psychiatric commitment. torski-c-appleton-decision.pdf — PDF document, 1229Kb Document Actions Print this
Info Document Actions Print this EXCLUSIVE FOR MINDFREEDOM: In the last few years, many laws in USA States have been passed making it far easier to commit people in psychiatric institutions. Supposedly one has to be dangerous to self and others. But some groups with funding from the psychiatric drug industry have promoted laws vastly…
Info Information about Illinois court case regarding “deterioration” standard An Illinois court struck down a commitment from 2008. Illinois Appellate Court Finds New Commitment Law Unconstitutional EXCLUSIVE FOR MINDFREEDOM: In the last few years, many laws in USA States have been passed making it far easier to commit people in psychiatric institutions. Supposedly one has…
Info Document Actions Print this UK Guardian is one of the most influential English-speaking newspaper in the world. They ran an article about psychiatrist and psychiatric survivor Dan Fisher, and his work for more empowering alternatives in the mental health system such as peer support. Mental health: Out of the cuckoo’s nest Date Published: Nov…
Info Document Actions Print this One of the largest newspapers in Canada ran this article about a Mad Student Society, where college students with psychiatric labels organize together for mutual support and social change. ‘Mad’ and proud of it Date Published: Nov 18, 2009 12:00 AM Author: Philip Fine Source: Globe and Mail Lucy Costa…
A poem about the hypocrisy of people who abuse someone, then criticize that person for showing the effects of their abuse. Respect* You verbally, physically, and sexually . . . abuse me. And, of being nuts—and a slut—falsely accuse me. Then hide . . . behind your crosses. Your wealth and . . . your gold rings. And your titles. And your land. And your fancy clothes and things. And all o’ your other . . . so-called signs . . . of respectability. I’ll…
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota was supposed to be the general guardian for Ray Sandford through the services of Tonya Wilhelm. While LSSMN was directly in charge of Ray’s electroshock unfortunately, LSSMN took active steps to oppose, block and slow down Ray’s campaign against his forced electroshock. LSSMN should have been an ally to Ray,…
Info Document Actions Print this The New York Times revealed in Oct. 2009 that the US Senate had to force National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to disclose that a majority of its money is from psychiatric drug companies, a fact that NAMI’s board kept secret for years. Drug Makers Are Advocacy Group’s Biggest Donors…
Info Document Actions Print this A supporter of MindFreedom International, Gordon Sturrock, has helped create a web forum for military vets who support peace and social justice. Gordon asked MindFreedom director David Oaks to ‘kick off’ the particular forum on vets and mental health issues. Here’s David’s response. On Military Veterans and Mental Health: Go…