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…
Info You may download a PDF of this lawsuit filed on behalf of several US States about drug company corruption. NAMI was named as one of the defendants because, for example, “Among the strategies intentionally designed to obscure the actual sources and amounts of funding for promotional activities, drug manufacturers have developed relationships with front…
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…
Info Document Actions Print this A psychology study seems to say that ‘mad’ art — such as an absurdist Kafka story — may at times help the mind. The MAD PRIDE movement knew this already! The mind is neither chaos nor order, it’s ‘chaordic,’ on the edge twixt the two. (In other words, as we…
A poem about the psychiatric drugging of children. Tommy Doesn’t Play Much* Tommy doesn’t play much . . . any more. He doesn’t care . . . to . . . explore. He has no thoughts . . . of his own. He spends most of his time . . . alone. Tommy listens to his teacher. He’s a good little boy. He’s his parents’ . . . pride . . . and joy. Though when the firebell sounds, it don’t appear . . . Tom . . . can hear. Tommy don’t ask: “Where?” Or “When?” Since his shrink . . . gave him Ritalin.† He’s never a pain. He’s a good little boy. His parents’ drugged . . . pride . . . and joy. Tommy’s easy to…
Info Below is a press release concerning the release of Leah Harris’ new spoken word album, ‘Take Refuge.’ ‘Take Refuge’ – The New Album by Leah Harris “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Psychiatric Survivor Activist Releases Spoken Word Album Album’s themes include human rights, psychiatric oppression, and liberation ‘Take Refuge,’ Leah Harris’ debut spoken word album, is…
Info Toronto conference includes variety of speakers, workshops, plus protest about electroshock. David W. Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, is one of the speakers. What Convention When May 07, 2010 12:00 AM to May 09, 2010 12:00 AM Where Toronto, Ontario, Canada Contact Name psychout@utoronto.ca Attendees All are welcome. Add event to calendar vCal iCal…
Info Download a flyer in Microsoft Word format for David Oaks’ upcoming lecture at Harvard University. d-oaks-harvard-flyer.doc — Microsoft Word Document, 590Kb Document Actions Print this
Info MindFreedom’s bay area affiliate will host a table at the upcoming Petaluma Progressive Festival. What Conference When Sep 26, 2010 from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM Where Petaluma, California Contact Name info@progressivefestival.org Add event to calendar vCal iCal From the Petaluma Progressive Festival Website : “The Progressive Festival will mark its 12th…
Info A free lecture by David Oaks at Holyoke Community College. What Conference When Oct 05, 2009 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Where Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, Massachusetts Add event to calendar vCal iCal Monday, October 5, 20096:30 – 8:30 pm Peoples Bank Room (301)Kittredge CenterHolyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA The Western Mass. Recovery…