Info Jay Mahler and Sally Zinman were interviewed in June 2008 about the mental health consumer movement on the show “Mental Health Matters – Alameda County, California.” A recent episode of the program “Mental Health Matters – Alameda County, California” looks at the mental health consumer movement by listening to the stories of two long-time…
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Info The kissit! XX Campaign was an active force in challenging abuse in the mental health system. It now exists as a permanent website archive. Please click here to visit the kissit! archive. Aidan Shingler, one of the major movers behind this campaign, now undertakes campaign work through writing, art work and performance. An eight-part…
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Info Document Actions Print this Psychologist, author and MindFreedom member Bruce Levine writes in his Alternet article, “Establishment psychiatry is under attack in Congress. Investigators are recognizing that not all mental health treatments come in a pill.” Has Big Pharma Corruption Suppressed Effective Treatment Options? Date Published: Jul 23, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Bruce E.…
Info Document Actions Print this A piece by Kate Millett, read at the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in New York City on January 18, 2005. “Freedom from Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment” Date Published: Jan 17, 2005 07:00 PM Author:…
Info Article 12 in the new United Nations Disability Convention is considered a significant step toward establishing the human rights of those who have been discriminated against because of mental disability label, such as through forced psychiatric procedures. Here is the text of Article 12. Article 12 – Equal recognition before the law 1.States Parties…
Info Document Actions Print this In this article, The New York Times covers the demand by Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-IA) that the APA become more transparent in its financing after numerous conflicts of interest were revealed. “Psychiatric Group Faces Scrutiny Over Industry Ties” Date Published: Jul 12, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Benedict Carey &…
Info Document Actions Print this In this opinion piece, Lawrence Diller explores the implications of Joseph Biederman’s undeclared $1.6 million in drug company consultation fees. “Are Our Leading Pediatricians Drug Industry Shills?” Date Published: Jul 13, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Lawrence Diller, M.D. Source: San Francisco Chronicle Most parents have neverheard of him, but Joseph…
Info While institutionalized for three years as an adolescent in the early 1960s, Dorothy was labeled a “schizophrenic” and forced to undergo 40 combined insulin coma-electroshock “treatments.” She experienced and witnessed many atrocities and believes that luck, determination, her own anger, and one compassionate advocate were here best friends on the road to her survival.…