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The Electroshock Quotationary: New, Free Web Book [100%] by david, 2009-10-07 22:52
Leonard Roy Frank is a survivor of forced electroshock, a long-time human rights activist, an expert editor of quotations, and a passionate MindFreedom ...
Terri Bradley is Ray Sandford's "Guardian ad Litem" in charge of Electroshock [99%] by jeremy, 2009-04-06 17:53
The individual appointed by the court to oversee Ray Sandford's forced electroshock is Terri Bradley. Ms. Bradley acts as "guardian ad litem" for Ray, that is, ...
Protest of use of electroshock (ECT) on children. [99%] by david, 2009-07-07 18:49
Survivors of electroshock and their allies are holding a protest all day and night in front of the State Capitol in Albany, New York on 14 July, which is ...
Study Says Electroshock During Pregnancy Is Dangerous to the Baby [98%] by jeremy, 2008-06-02 12:04
A 2007 study found that electroshock during pregnancy can cause brain damage to the fetus.
"Stop Shocking Our Mothers and Grandmothers" [98%] by jeremy, 2009-04-22 21:44
MindFreedom Ireland is holding a peaceful protest against ECT this May.
Electroshock [97%] by officevolunteer, 2008-06-02 16:54
Information about electroshock, also called electroconvulsive therapy.
I talked to Ray on the phone. He had his 33rd forced electroshock today. [97%] by david, 2008-11-13 10:40
Today is Wednesday. And that means Ray had another of his weekly involuntary outpatient electroshocks. I talked to him, and also talked to the Governor's ...
Ray Alert #2: INTERNATIONAL PHONE-IN: Where does Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty stand on forced outpatient electroshock? [97%] by david, 2008-12-04 17:16
12 Nov: If it's Wednesday, then it is time to phone up the Governor of Minnesota and ask some questions: Does the Governor support laws in Minnesota allowing ...
Even E. Fuller Torrey's group divided on forced electroshock [96%] by david, 2008-11-13 16:07
Supporters of more involuntary procedures in psychiatry have been divided when it comes to forced electroshock. Fred Frese is one of those with mixed feelings.
Allina Hospitals and Clinics [96%] by jeremy, 2009-07-23 18:38
Allina actually owns Mercy Hospital where Ray Sandford is receiving involuntary electroshock. In other words, this enormous entity, Allina, is profiting from ...
Governor Tim Pawlenty [96%] by jeremy, 2009-04-03 06:23
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty could at least express concern about the ongoing involuntary electroshock of Minnesota citizen Ray Sandford. Hundreds of people ...
Download Free PDF of Leonard Roy Frank Electroshock Quotationery [96%] by david, 2007-04-28 10:54
An Electroshock Quotationary edited by psychiatric survivor Leonard Roy Frank is available as a free PDF download.
Ask President Barack Obama to Speak Out Against Forced Electroshock [96%] by david, 2009-03-04 14:32
Ray Sandford continues to get involuntary electroshock in Minnesota. Ask President Barack Obama to speak out against this torture.
Information on Electroshock (also known as Electroconvulsive Therapy) [96%] by david, 2008-06-06 11:30
Here you'll find news and background information about the use of electroshock.
Photo of protest in Ottawa, Canada on 11 May 2008 of electroshock [96%] by david, 2008-05-13 09:10
Sue Clark provided this photo of some of the protesters of electroshock on 11 May 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Minnesota [95%] by jeremy, 2009-05-13 13:25
Ray Sandford receives his ongoing maintenance outpatient electroshock at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, about 15 miles north of his residence.
Ray Alert #7: National Public Radio Covers Forced Electroshock of Ray Sandford [95%] by david, 2008-12-24 12:05
NPR's show "Day to Day" examines about the involuntary electroshock of Minnesota resident Ray Sandford, and MindFreedom's campaign for his human rights.
Report: MindFreedom Members Challenge Bias by Kitty Dukakis in Electroshock Book. [95%] by david, 2007-10-23 12:31
MindFreedom Maine reports about their vigil that said "No" to electroshock, and to bias in media and books about electroshock. Their peaceful vigil in Boston ...
News: Today, Friday, is Deadline for You to Speak Out Against Reclassifying Electroshock Device [95%] by david, 2010-01-11 18:45
Your Deadline: Today Friday, 8 January 2010 is your last chance to demand oversight of the electroshock device in the USA. The US Food and Drug Administration ...
Darby Penney: Right to Know about Electroshock in New York State [95%] by david, 2007-11-05 20:20
Long-time human rights activist Darby Penney wants to know what New York State is trying to cover up about electroshock, including their ongoing use of ...
Darby Penney: Right to Know about Electroshock in New York State [95%] by david, 2008-02-27 16:21
Long-time human rights activist Darby Penney wants to know what New York State is trying to cover up about electroshock, including their ongoing use of ...
Psychiatrist Dean Knudson is Ray Sandford's psychiatrist, who approves forced electroshock. [95%] by david, 2009-03-31 16:54
According to Ray Sandford, his main psychiatrist is Dean K. Knudson. Ray says Dr. Knudson is the psychiatrist who approves him to get involuntary electroshock, ...
Bernard M. Coelho, MD: Ray Sandford's electroshock doctor [94%] by jeremy, 2009-05-28 21:10
Ray says that the psychiatrist who directly administers the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to him at Mercy Hospital is Dr. Bernard M. Coelho, who has ...
Richard R. Pettingill, Allina CEO [94%] by jeremy, 2009-04-03 04:23
The CEO of the hospital chain where Ray Sandford receives his forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is Richard R. Pettingill. Allina owns Mercy Hospital, ...
My phone call to Governor Pawlenty about involuntary outpatient electroshock. [94%] by david, 2008-11-12 09:02
This morning, Wednesday, Ray Sandford is scheduled for another weekly outpatient electroshock. He is comforted by knowing people are calling the Governor. Did ...
Background about the FDA proposal to de-regulate ECT device [94%] by david, 2009-10-08 01:56
Here's more information about the Food & Drug Administration proposal to reclassify the device used for electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy ...
Next scheduled forced electroshock of Ray Sandford [94%] by david, 2009-03-11 19:47
Ray Sandford of Minnesota lives at home out in the community in an assisted living group house basement apartment. Every few weeks he is escorted under court ...
Your gateway to information about FDA regulation of electroshock (ECT). [94%] by david, 2009-10-08 03:07
The USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is supposed to have oversight over the device used for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT or electroshock). Instead of ...
Mother's Day Protest of Electroshock [94%] by david, 2007-05-09 11:41
MindFreedom endorses this important protest in Toronto, Canada of forced electroshock.
Say No to Electroshock [94%] by jeremy, 2009-04-02 18:30
Comité Pare-chocs is holding a gathering on Mother's Day to protest ECT, highlighting the fact that it is used much more frequently on women than on men.

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Peter Lehmann, editor, author, psychiatric survivor activist

Peter Lehmann of Berlin, Germany serves as one of the MindFreedom International representatives with the United Nations, and is a long-term supporter of MindFreedom campaigns and activities. Peter is a psychiatric survivor who has worked passionately for decades in Germany, Europe and internationally with a variety of groups for significant change in the mental health system. Peter is editor and publisher of a variety of books challenging human rights violations in the mental health system and promoting alternatives. His most recent book (co-edited with Peter Stastny, MD) is called "Alternatives Beyond Psychiatry." This book provides chapters from 61 leaders in changing the mental health system, and is available in the MindFreedom Mad Market.
 

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