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Hunger Strike Debate

The original statement by the Fast for Freedom in Mental Health to the American Psychiatric Association, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the US Office of the Surgeon General sparked an important exchange of letters and statements on the validity of the biochemical model of mental illness.

Page Original Statement by the Fast for Freedom in Mental Health
 
Page Response from APA
 
Page Scientific Panel addresses APA claims
 
Page APA statement on "Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders"
 
Page Scientific Panel replies to APA statement
 
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Celia Brown

Celia Brown is a psychiatric survivor and leader in the movement for human rights in mental health. Celia has served on the MFI board for several years, including as MFI president. Celia leads MFI's United Nations team, and International committee. Celia is shown here speaking at an MFI protest directly in front of the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. (Photo by Tom Olin)