Members of Congress: Oppose “Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act” (H.R. 3717)

Info Join us in signing this important online petition by National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy petitioning The U.S. House of Representatives… change.org petition now online! Helping families in Mental Health Crisis Act doesn’t help people with psychiatric disabilities–it hurts them and their families!The bill eliminates legal advocacy on behalf of people with psychiatric…

October-November e-newsletter

Info In this issue: Comfort Calls/Shield campaign fundraising drive, 60 Minutes online petition, register NOW for the 2014 Alternatives conference, MFI-Mad Market Book Club…     October/November 2013 Dear friend of MindFreedom, Our fundraising drive continues in November! We hope to raise the money needed for MindFreedom’s Comfort Calls/Shield program. We will be developing a…

60 Minutes: Let Psychiatric Survivors Speak for Themselves!

Info Activist Alert from MindFreedom International…Write or call CBS’ “60 Minutes” Exec. Producer, Jeffrey Fager: The September 29th edition of 60 Minutes “Untreated Mental Illness an Imminent Danger” was shameful and portrayed people with psychiatric histories as violent, inhuman, unworthy of compassion and incapable of making their own decisions. Untreated mental illness an imminent danger?…

With kindness and support, we can shine! MindFreedom launches fundraising drive for Comfort Calls/Shield campaign

Info We are proud and excited to announce a fundraising drive on razoo.com to raise money for MindFreedom’s Comfort Calls/Shield campaign! Our goal is to raise $30,000 in the next month. Will you donate to these vital programs and help us spread the word? Support the Comfort Calls/Shield Campaign today! Friends and supporters of MindFreedom…

ISEPP Conference to Focus on Children and Adolescents

Info This November, the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry will host its 16th Annual Conference in Greensboro, NC. This year’s focus is “Rethinking Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based and Experience-Based Alternatives to the Medical Model.” 16th Annual Conference for the International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry November 1-3, 2013Greensboro,…

NARPA 2013… Just Around the Corner!

Info For 31 years, the National Association for Rights, Protection and Advocacy has provided an educational conference with inspiring keynoters and outstanding workshops. It’s a great opportunity to learn from one another and come together as a community committed to social justice for people with psychiatric labels. You won’t want to miss it! NARPA 2013September…