MindFreedom In Conjunction with Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living Center is Turning Up the Heat for Shield of David Italiano, in Pennsylvania. Sign the Petition to Find and Free David Today!

Updated 5/18/2022   Update for David Italiano Though it has been several months since MindFreedom International (MFI) in conjunction with Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living (RTFCIL) issued a Shield update on behalf of David Italiano, we are not giving up – not by a long shot! See our Call To Action below. Work on…

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Celebrating the Accomplishments and Embracing the Challenges of African American leadership in our Movement

It’s time for Judi’s Room – Mark your calendars!  Wednesday, March 2     6:00pm Eastern and 3:00pm Pacific MindFreedom International and ‘I Love You Lead On Present “Celebrating the Accomplishments and Embracing the challenges of African American Leadership in our Movement” African American activists/ leaders within the CSX movement share their first-hand experience of systemic…

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Back By Popular Demand: Reasonable Accommodations -Topic of Next Judi’s Room, Wednesday, November 3rd

JUDI’S ROOM Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM  ET In last month’s Judi’s Room, participants had a range of concerns around the popular topic of ‘Reasonable Accommodations’ and panelists found it challenging to address them all. Reasonable accommodations involves a wide range of laws, policies and institutions including workplaces, classrooms, prisons, hospitals, and…

picture of activist and psychiatric survivor Judi Chamberlin as a young woman

Judi’s Room October 6, 2021 “The Right to Accommodations”​ Wednesday October 6, 2021 6:00-8:00 EST, 4-6 MT, 3-5 PT

Judi’s Room October 6, 2021 “The Right to Accommodations”​ Wednesday October 6, 2021 6:00-8:00 EST, 4-6 MT, 3-5 PT Who is eligible for reasonable accommodations? What is a reasonable accommodation and how do you get it? What does an educator or employer or program manager need to know when granting accommodation? What can you do…

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Ron Bassman, Executive Director of MindFreedom International addresses the United Nations this week on the Importance of De-Institutionalizing People in Distress!

Dear Friends and supporters, A few days ago, on June 8, 2021 MindFreedom International resumed its consultation status with the United Nations to promote human rights in the mental health system. Specically, MFI contributed oral and written statements to the UN’s Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Caribbean and North America). Other well…

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Shield: What It Is and Its Potential to Empower Us

Judi’s Room – An Educational Series hosted by MindFreedom International in Collaboration with “I Love You, Lead On!” Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:00 PM ET 5:00 CT 4:00 MT 3:00 PT Pre-registration is required In the spirit of Judi Chamberlin, our Fifth educational series offers a free, online presentation and discussion which continues the monthly…

“What is Mental Illness, or What It Is Not” a Free, On-line Discussion Presented by MindFreedom International and ‘I Love You, Lead On’ Featuring Ron Bassman, David Oaks, and Al Galves.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:00-8:00 pm Eastern “What is Mental Illness or What It Is Not” is a the first in an educational series co-produced by MindFreedom International and ‘I Love You, Lead on” (producers of ‘Judi’s Room’). This event is reflective of the spirit of human rights activist and psychiatric survivor, Judi Chamberlin…

PISS ON PITY TRAILER

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MAY 7! MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL TO HOST VIRTUAL SCREENING OF GROUNDBREAKING NEW DOCUMENTARY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT!

MINDFREEDOM PRESENTS A VIRTUAL SCREENING PISS ON PITY: WE WILL RIDE (To stream the film after the event, pissonpitymovie.com.) Thursday, May 7 Two showings: 11 am Pacific Time 3 pm Pacific Time Cost: Free Registration Required. (SEE BELOW TO REGISTER) Worldwide Group Discussion to Follow Facilitated by Carole Hayes-Collier Featured Guests Celia Brown, Co-founder  of…