Sue Clark-Wittenberg 1955-2015

Info MindFreedom has learned of the recent passing of human rights activist and longtime MindFreedom member Sue Clark-Wittenberg, of Ottawa, Canada. Psychiatrized for nearly two decades, a survivor of both forced electroshock and forced drugging, she went on to fight for the dignity and human rights of all people harmed by psychiatry’s violence. Sue was…

Introducing the 2015 MindFreedom Conference

Info — expired This year we are delighted to be affiliated with the ISEPP annual conference, Understanding Trauma: Responding Beyond the Medical Model. Please join us to continue the creative revolution. Continuing the Creative Revolution in Mental Health An ISEPP Pre-Conference EventOctober 9, 2015Crowne Plaza HotelNewton, MAIn July, 2014, 100 + people gathered at the…

Fight The Murphy Bill Today!

Info You can take action by signing the change.org online petition…   Dear friends and supporters,   MindFreedom is supporting this petition against the Murphy Bill.  Please sign this petition to the US House of Representatives asking them to vote against the Murphy bill. The Campaign for Real Change in Mental Health Policy is a…

ECT Day of Protest: May 16th Schedule of Cities

Info Locations, times, and contact people information will be updated as the date approaches. Keep checking back! Check below for protest/rally address & times… ELECTROSHOCK PROTEST May 16th, 2015 Locations, times, and contact people information will be updated as the date approaches. Keep checking back! Check below for protest/rally address & times If you would like to hold…

ECT Day of Protest: Time for You to Take Leadership

Info By TED CHABASINSKI, J.D.Work on the May 16 International Day of Protest Against Shock Treatment is moving right along. This spontaneously-organized, grassroots effort now includes 21 cities in 16 states, plus two each in Canada and the United Kingdom. (VIDEO) Work on the May 16 International Day of Protest Against Shock Treatment is moving right along.…

Leonard Roy Frank 1932-2015

Info MindFreedom is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Leonard Roy Frank, accomplished and widely respected psychiatric survivor activist and author. After having his mind brutally assaulted by psychiatry as a young man, Leonard inspired many people around the world by steadily over many decades, acquiring and sharing vast amounts of knowledge and…