Info Document Actions Print this An investigation into the practices of 108 psychiatry residents revealed an excessively passive approach to informed consent discussions with patients. Asked to participate in hypothetical clinical vignettes, only 3% of the students managed to provide responses that met the criteria for adequate informed consent. Psychiatry residents often skip informed consent…
Info Document Actions Print this A Street Spirit interview with Robert Whitaker, who has investigated how the psychiatric drug industry is endangering the American public by covering up the untold cases of suffering, anguish and disease caused by the most widely prescribed antidepressants and antipsychotic medications. “Psychiatric Drugs: An Assault on the Human Condition” Date…
Info Video of protest of Eastern European Psychiatric Congress This is a brief video of a nonviolent protest using banners and guerilla theater at the “First Eastern European Psychiatric Congress” in Thessaloniki, Greece on 21 September 2007. The protest was by the Pan-Hellenic Coalition for Psychiatric Reform. To view this content the following requirements must…
Info Links to a variety of topics related to alternative medicine and nutrition. * The Health Benefits of Fasting, by Will Carroll * The Herbs Place, online store; site includes an article on how ‘laughter is the best medicine’ * Orthomolecular.org, ‘therapeutic medicine based upon biochemical individuality’ * Nutrition for beginners, from the Bipolar Blast…
Info Eastern Europe Activism regarding Eastern European psychiatric human rights violations. Declaration from protest of Eastern European Psychiatric Congress A nonviolent protest using banners and guerilla theater was held in and outside of the “First Eastern European Psychiatric Congress” in Thessaloniki, Greece on 21 September 2007. The protest was by the Pan-Hellenic Coalition for Psychiatric…
Info A nonviolent protest using banners and guerilla theater was held in and outside of the “First Eastern European Psychiatric Congress” in Thessaloniki, Greece on 21 September 2007. The protest was by the Pan-Hellenic Coalition for Psychiatric Reform. There is a link to a brief video of the action that you may watch. Protesters used…
Info Alternative Medicine Resources Links to websites providing alternative medicine resources AlternativeMedicine.com Alternatives including for mental and emotional well being: natural remedies and healthy solutions for pressing health concerns as well as practical strategies for self-care and prevention. Alternative Medicine & Nutrition Links Links to a variety of topics related to alternative medicine and nutrition.…
Info IAACM – Creative Maladjustment International Association for the Advancement of Creative Maladjustment – Fulfilling Martin Luther King’s Vision David Oaks on the IAACM YouTube video: David Oaks describes a new MadPride initiative, the International Association for the Advancement of Creative Maladjustment (IAACM) inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.. Oaks calls for activists to help…
Info This is a list from the World Psychiatric Association web site about their meetings, or co-sponsored meetings, in 2008. Disclaimer: this is not necessarily an endorsement of any activity in these events. [As of 20 Sept. 2007]. 2008 WPA CO-SPONSORED CONFERENCE (Zone 3) TITLE: “5th National Congress, National Institute Of Social Security &…
Info Document Actions Print this Rather than utilizing non-toxic natural treatments, adult drugs used in children and even toddlers may often contribute to drug induced malnutrition, according to National Health Federation board member Richard A Kunin, MD. He notes, for example, that many drugs and chemicals bind to carnitine, which thereby displaces fatty acids. He…