Stop Draconian Anti-Consumer/Survivor Legislation! California, USA A message from Ron Bassman: Dear Psychiatric Survivors, Advocates & Friends, You can help stop a very dangerous pending legislation in California – SB-1338 Bill, on which the State Assembly is scheduled to vote on August 15. If it is passed, it is likely that other states will follow the…
Viewing the Suicide Prevention Industry Through a Critical Lens A Recording is Now Available HERE Keris Jän Myrick, Karin Jervert, Robert Whitaker, and Rob Wipond will present on the topic of the suicide prevention industry this week, Wednesday, June 1st at 3:00 pm Pacific, 6:00 pm Eastern. Each Panelist will have twenty minutes to present.…
Info Celia Brown hosts “Challenging the movement to think outside the box,” a LIVE interview with Oregon nutrition and natural health advocate, James Jordan, CNC, JD. Saturday, Jan. 24th 11:30 am PST/2:30 pm EST James Jordan, CNC, JD “Challenging the movement to think outside the box,” a LIVE interview with nutrition and natural health advocate,…
Info Special thanks to Celia Brown for collecting these notes from last summer’s successful Creative Revolution conference at the Wisdom House in Connecticut. This past summer July 24-27. 2014. The Choices Committee of MindFreedom International had a successful conference that was attended by over 100 people. The conference was held at Wisdom House in Litchfield, Connecticut.…
Info The Mental Patients Liberation Alliance (The Alliance) invites you to join with other proponents of human rights in mental health on Friday, November 14, 2014 and STAND UP to NAMI-NYS and oppose its unanimous and unequivocal support for Bill H.R. 3717. With sweeping disregard for the avalanche of concerns detailed by thousands of people…
Info Announcing the Launch of the MindFreedom Landing Zone Committee – a new blog from Frank Blankenship (August 2014) Frank Blankenship There has, at one time or another, been talk among psychiatric survivors,mental health consumers, and former mental patients about operating an UndergroundRailroad for people oppressed by psychiatry. As a part of this need, ofmore…
Info Announcing the Launch of the MindFreedom Landing Zone Committee – a new blog from Frank Blankenship (August 2014) Frank Blankenship There has, at one time or another, been talk among psychiatric survivors,mental health consumers, and former mental patients about operating an UndergroundRailroad for people oppressed by psychiatry. As a part of this need, ofmore…
Info CREATIVE MALADJUSTMENT WEEK: July 7 – July 14, 2014… Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the creatively maladjusted worldwide! Includes updated manual for 2014. Visit to fill out our endorsement form to show your support! CREATIVE MALADJUSTMENT WEEKJuly 7 – July 14, 2014Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the creatively maladjusted worldwide! Martin Luther King, Jr. once said:“THERE…
Info Thanks for everyone who supports the peaceful protest of the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City on May 4, 2014. David W. Oaks, co-founder and former Director of MindFreedom Thanks for everyone who supports the peaceful protest of the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City on May 4,…
Info This year’s Protest of the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting is in NEW YORK CITY.WHEN: Sunday, May 4 at 12:00pm Eastern timeWHERE: 34th Street and 11th Avenue Across the street from Jacob Javitz Convention CenterPlease come. Join us in protesting the APA convention this year! On May 4, in New York City, join MindFreedom…