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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.

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Dorothy Dundas

While institutionalized for three years as an adolescent in the 1960's, MindFreedom member Dorothy Washburn Dundas was labeled a "schizophrenic" and forced to undergo 40 combined insulin coma-electroshock "treatments." Dorothy says, "I experienced and witnessed many atrocities. I believe that luck, determination, and my own anger and one compassionate advocate were my best friends on the road to my ultimate survival and freedom." Through a number of op-ed pieces, she has voiced her opposition to abusive psychiatric practices. Her poster, "Behind Locked Doors," which she created from her hospital records, is used in training programs. Dorothy lives in the Boston area where she has raised her four wonderful children. She founded and is the sole driver in her "safe, friendly and reliable" car service called The Crystal Lake Express.
 
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