MindFreedom New York State

This is an emerging affiliate, networking small groups, individuals and sponsors throughout New York State. Please note there is both a NY State e-mail discussion list for members, and a public news list for all.

Stop Forced Shock! Speak out at July 2007 public hearings in New York State! by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-07-19 14:27

You can speak out at four (4) public hearings in the next two weeks in New York State to oppose their practice of giving forced, involuntary electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject!

New York State Office of Mental Health Invites Feedback: July 2007 by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-07-19 13:12

Concerned about the way the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is aggressively pursuing involuntary electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject? You may want to bring up your concern at one of their events. The below is from the OMH web site and lists meetings you can attend in July.

Download MS word file on July "Comprehensive Plan" meetings by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-07-19 14:46

You can download a New York State Office of Mental Health document about the July 2007 "Comprehensive Plan" meetings. These are perfect opportunities for you to speak out about forced electroshock by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Give feedback to NY State "Recipient Affairs" by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-07-19 14:08

New York State Office of Mental Health "Recipient Affairs" is holding a public meeting on Monday, 23 July 2007 at 3 pm (extending to Tuesday). You are invited to speak out, especially speak out peacefully and strongly against involuntary electroshock!

New York State News E-mail List by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-01-23 18:45

A public e-mail list free and available to all about events, announcements, etc. in New York State about human rights and alternatives in the mental health system, related directly or indirectly to MindFreedom.

Darby Penney on New York State and Forced Electroshock by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-07-25 15:29

Long-time psychiatric survivor activist Darby Penney attended a "Recipient Affairs" meeting of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). As a former insider with OMH, Darby has a unique perspective about their aggressive pursuit of and defense of forced electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject.

Victory for John Kelly! Forced Electroshock Stopped... So Far by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-08-27 17:13

Apparently because of many complaints, the forced electroshock of John Kelly in Rockland Psychiatric Center has been prevented. Attorney Aaron Frishberg had issued an alert on 30 July 2007 alert about his client John Kelly facing more forced electroshock in Rockland Psychiatric Center. MindFreedom distributed the alert to thousands of people, and many made their concern known to the psychiatric institution.

Darby Penney: Right to Know about Electroshock in New York State by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-11-05 20:20

Long-time human rights activist Darby Penney wants to know what New York State is trying to cover up about electroshock, including their ongoing use of involuntary electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject.

Stop Forced Electroshock in New York State! by David W. Oaks — last modified 2007-12-31 20:12

Here are some tips about how you can say "no" to the use of involuntary electroshock over the expressed wishes of the subject in New York State.