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Declare Your Mind Independent from Inhumane Mental Health Care! MindFreedom International Launches Directory of Alternatives.
NEWS RELEASE: The MindFreedom online directory of alternatives for mental and emotional support is finally available. Providers who agree with MFI Principles of Mental Health Alternatives are now encouraged to submit their services for listing!
MindFreedom 2009 Membership & Fundraising Drive!
MindFreedom International 2009 campaign to recruit new members, renew past members, and raise funds. Read a special "Troubled Times" message from David Oaks, MFI director. MFI is independently funded, and counts on your support -- as generously as you can -- to support MFI's many activities to win human rights and alternatives in the mental health system.
MindFreedom Scientific Advisory Board Revitalized
NEWS RELEASE: Al Galves, PhD, author, psychologist, and board member on MindFreedom International, announces the re-launch of the MindFreedom Scientific Advisory Board.
Ray Alert #20: Last minute reprieve! Ray's Forced Electroshocked for Today 13 May 2009 is POSTPONED.
This morning, 13 May 2009, Ray Sandford was scheduled to receive another involuntary, outpatient, maintenance electroshock in Minnesota. He was escorted all the way to Mercy Hospital. He was prepped. And then literally at the last minute a psychiatrist told Ray his forced shock would be "postponed." We have another chance to help Ray find another psychiatrist. [updated 26 May]
Report: Successful Protest of Psychiatric Meeting
MindFreedom International and California Network of Mental Health Clients co-sponsored a peaceful protest of the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting today Sunday, 17 May 2009, in front of the Moscone Center, San Francisco.
Protest Held Inside Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda to Stop Ray's Shock
Associated Press gave national coverage to a MindFreedom protest to support in Minnesota for the human rights of Ray Sandford: may Day for Ray. Activists from four states protested Ray Sandford's ongoing court-ordered involuntary outpatient electroshock, also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT. [Update: 10 May 2009.]
Psychiatrist Dean K. Knudson, who has ordered Ray Sandford's forced electroshocks, may quit
Because of public pressure, Ray Sandford's main psychiatrist Dean K. Knudson (shown here) may quit the case. Dr. Knudson has been ordering Ray's ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock.
Your Tax Dollars at Work: MindFreedom Launches "Web of Link$" Around Ray Sandford
What a terrible coincidence. It's confirmed: Ray received one of his forced outpatient electroshocks on USA Tax Day, 15 April 2009. MindFreedom issued a list of organizations and individuals who get public funding, directly or indirectly, and who are somehow involved with Ray Sandford's life. A few are helping Ray, but many are not. And some are profiting from his forced electroshock. Please browse Ray's Web of Link$, spread the word, and speak out.
MDRI Receives Human Rights Award, Appears in Mother Jones Magazine
MindFreedom sponsor organization Mental Disability Rights International (MDRI) announces that it has won the Council on Global Psychiatry's 2009 Human Rights award, and will be covered in an upcoming issue of Mother Jones magazine. MindFreedom International applauds MDRI for these accomplishments. While MindFreedom holds a peaceful protest outside of the APA meeting where MDRI is given the award, MDRI will be speaking out about human rights inside! Join us.
Ray Alert #16: Ray Sandford to be Forced Electroshocked Again, Today, 25 March 2009
This morning, 25 March 2009, Ray Sandford is receiving another involuntary, outpatient, maintenance electroshock in Minnesota. Join us in speaking out! Contact President Barack Obama, and participate in protests in April and May.
Ray Alert #15: Ray Sandford in Online Video Against Forced Electroshock!
You can now watch a new five-minute online video of Minnesota resident Ray Sandford -- along with his mom and a volunteer -- speak out against his ongoing, forced, outpatient electroshock (also known as "electroconvulsive therapy" or ECT). A Minnesota social service agency charged with protecting Ray had their lawyer issue a letter trying to stop the video created by IndyMedia of Minnesota.
Dan Fisher and Judi Chamberlin on MindFreedom Live Web Radio - Free
This live show on 14 March 2009 was a success, here's how to hear the archive. Dan Fisher discussed his views about about federal mental health policy under President Barack Obama. Long-time psychiatric survivor activist Judi Chamberlin shared about her life and current serious health problems. Plus lots of calls from listeners. Host: MindFreedom's executive director, David W. Oaks.
Allina Healthcare in Minnesota Accused of Overbilling Patients
MindFreedom's Maine affiliate, Gloria Gervais, has written an article that helps shed some light on Allina Healthcare, owners of Mercy Hospital where Ray Sandford is being forcibly electroshocked.
MindFreedom Launches "Truth Injection" Campaign
News Release: Does your mental health agency promote myths? Here's how you can bust those myths with a new free simple flyer that you can download online. Give the mental health system an injection of truth!
Judi Chamberlin - Health Update
MindFreedom board member Judi Chamberlin has entered hospice care and continues her energetic activism.
Ray Alert #13: Forced outpatient electroshock for Ray Sandford resumed
This morning, 5 February 2009, Ray Sandford received another involuntary, outpatient, maintenance electroshock in Minnesota. Here's how you can peacefully protest from anywhere via the Internet, or in Minnesota.
Petition Completed to Stop Drug Crisis in US Military
Thank you to all those who signed this petition.
Interested? Get a Free MindFreedom Journal #49
Do you like what MindFreedom International is doing, but you're not ready to join yet? Get a brochure and free sample of the award-winning MindFreedom Journal #49. This Issue includes news about Global, USA, Media, Choice and Mad Pride Campaigns. Available now in paper, PDF, and plain text versions.
Alert: Say 'NO' to NY Forced Psychiatric Drugging of 'Ann L'
A New York citizen is being forced to take psychiatric drugs on an outpatient basis out in the community. How you can take easy action via the web to say "no." Update: Now with ocal contats.
Wisconsin woman forced to take psychiatric drugs
A MindFreedom member, volunteer and artist -- Felice Debra Eliscu -- is being forced to take powerful psychiatric drugs against her will. MindFreedom has issued a human rights MFI Shield alert. You can help.
