MFI Frequently Asked Questions

Here are frequently asked questions and answers about MindFreedom International and campaigns on human rights and alternatives in mental health. If you have a question that is not answered let us know at the office, thanks.

Who Are You? "About Us" at MindFreedom International: Board... staff... background in brief about the independent, activist nonprofit MindFreedom International, and our mission of a nonviolent revolution in mental health.
Introductory FAQ's about MFI: Most Frequently Asked Questions about MindFreedom International itself: How did MFI start? How do you join? Is MFI independent? And more!
Why join MFI?: Joining MindFreedom helps not only an important social change movement, it also provides you benefits.
FAQ for those seeking other resources: Here are some suggestions for those looking for advocates, attorneys, counseling, alternatives, etc. These are among the most common questions we get every day. While MindFreedom does not have attorneys or counselors on staff, and there are no guarantees, MindFreedom has helped hundreds of people network with one another to create and locate resources. [Updated 17 Oct. 2011]
How do I get free MFI news public email alerts?: Sign-up here to get a periodic email with the latest human rights news, a free public service of MindFreedom International.
How can I write my own human rights alert? A MindFreedom "How To"!: Here are frequently asked questions and tips about how you can create a basic brief alert about human rights or alternatives for yourself or someone else. Unfortunately, nonprofit human rights organizations -- including MindFreedom International -- do not have the resources to research, interview and write up all the alerts that deserve to be publicized. In the Internet age, we are each our own media! A simple alert is an easy way to network with others. Your alert may lead to a larger campaign and could help win a victory of human rights. [updated Dec. 2011]
I have important news to get out via MindFreedom International -- how can I?: So you have an important event or activity or news event to get out to the world? You want MindFreedom to help get that out? YOU ARE YOUR OWN JOURNALIST! Here is a few tips. A professional reporter has reviewed this essay. [Updated June 2011.]
Including MindFreedom International in Your Will: The following includes several examples of suggested bequest wording to benefit MindFreedom International. Each individual situation is unique and, therefore, these examples include only some of the possible gift opportunities. We encourage you to share your final will provision with MindFreedom International Office to ensure that your wishes will be properly followed and recognized.
What if I can't afford to join at the full rate?: This policy about discounts for low income members was adopted by the MindFreedom International board of directors in 2007.
Attorney letter about MFI independence: MindFreedom attorney David Atkin has provided a letter to clarify and emphasize that MindFreedom has no connection to CCHR or Church of Scientology. This clarification is not to criticize any organization, but to just state the facts.
Other questions asked about MFI: Here are MORE questions that are sometimes asked about MindFreedom International, including what to do if your question is not addressed on the MFI web site. (Last update: Oct. 2011)
Hoax alerts: Watch out for false info on Internet: These are updated notices about misinformation and fraud found on the Internet that may be relevant to MindFreedom members.
MindFreedom's Privacy Policy: MindFreedom values your privacy. When you join MindFreedom or request that we send you information about our organization, certain information is stored in our database. This information is never shared outside of MindFreedom.
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Cindi Fisher, mother of psychiatric survivor

Cindi Fisher has fought for years for her son, who has experienced forced psychiatric drugging and other human rights violations in the State of Washington. She has even held protest fasts on her son's behalf (see photo of Day One). Cindi says: "In the past, advocating for my 33-year-old psychiatric survivor son over the years has been very frustrating and has sometimes felt hopeless! Now, as a member of MindFreedom, I feel I have the voice of thousands to join me. My effectiveness and awareness as an advocate has indeed multiplied a thousand times. Thank you David and MindFreedom for your many years of work to build such a powerful and empowering organization!"

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