Events related to alternatives & human rights in mental health

These are conferences, meetings, congresses, gatherings related to the topics of human rights in mental health. Inclusion of these events is not necessarily endorsement, and is for your information. Unless specified, these are not events sponsored by MindFreedom International.

Are We Mad? Critical Perspectives on the Canadian Mental Health System (University of Alberta, Canada, from 2008-03-01 17:35 to 2008-03-02 17:35) — by David W. Oaks

Keynote speakers include authors Bob Whitaker and Don Weitz at this University of Alberta event in Canada starting 1 March 2008.

Recovery from Psychosis: Healing through Relationship with keynote by Ron Bassman (Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South; New York University, from 2008-03-14 12:40 to 2008-03-15 12:40) — by David W. Oaks

Ron Bassman, PhD author of "A Fight to Be: A Psychologist’s Experience from Both Sides of the Locked Door" will keynote in New York City starting 14 March 2008.

International Conference on Self-Determination (Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA, from 2008-05-27 17:50 to 2008-05-29 17:50) — by David W. Oaks

The conference organizers announced: "International perspectives on progressive notions of mental health recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetings will feature leaders from across disability and aging and relate the efforts being made across the world to make freedom a reality for individuals with disabilities." The event will be in Detroit, Michigan, USA starting 27 May 2008.