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Changing public perception about mental health

WebChanging public perception is the first step in shifting our culture. In our next segment, we will explore how the CSX movement has won tangible victories in improving …

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MindFreedom International (MFI)

WebLynne M. Salvi [1963 - 2011] was an activist with MindFreedom Lane County. She experienced 24 years of human rights violations in the mental health system. Lynne …

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What is mental illness

WebThe medical model is based on the idea that there is a physiological impairment creating a neurochemical imbalance in a person’s brain, resulting in a mental …

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About David W. Oaks, former MindFreedom International …

WebDavid W. Oaks has been a community organizer for human rights in mental health since 1976. He's a psychiatric survivor and acted as director of MindFreedom International until …

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"The Americanization of Mental Illness" — MFIPortal

WebIndeed, a handful of mental-health disorders — depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anorexia among them — now appear to be spreading across cultures …

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Permanent muscle twitching from antipsychotics: Tardive …

WebThe psychiatric drugs commonly known as antipsychotics (neuroleptics) have been known to cause permanent involuntary muscle movements in many people. Since …

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Anniversaries are for Remembering: David Hilton, Visionary …

WebAugust 8, 2008. A friend reflects on the anniversary of the death of David Hilton of New Hampshire, a national leader in the mental health consumer/psychiatric survivor …

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History of psychiatric treatment

WebIn 1946, Congress established the National Institute of Mental Health — money and energy were poured into finding a magic bullet to “cure” emotional distress. In …

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Protesting the American Psychiatric Association

WebProtest the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a protest annually held against the APA meeting every May, intended to publicize the forced psychiatric treatment within the …

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Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota

WebAction. Please thank CSN for speaking out in support of Ray’s human rights. Contact info: Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Network of Minnesota. 1821 University …

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Even more recommendations for David W. Oaks for speaking …

WebHere are a few more recommendations from earlier speaking engagements and workshops by David W. Oaks, Director of MindFreedom International, at human rights events.

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“Ruby Rogers; helped win key rights for mentally ill”

WebIn Turners Falls, nearly 100 miles west of where she spent decades confined in Boston psychiatric facilities, Ruby Rogers died quietly in a nursing home, a relatively …

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As mental illness has become profitable, we are seeing more of it

WebSimilarly, as mental illness has become extremely profitable, we are seeing more of it. On September 4, 2007, The New York Times reported, “The number of …

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Alternatives to psychiatric drugs

WebThe survey revealed that people not taking psychiatric drugs were further along in their recovery than those taking them. MindFreedom concluded that “an …

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Origins of the c/s/x movement

WebTo advance this mission, Support Coalition, which is present-day MindFreedom International, emerged under the leadership of Janet Foner and David …

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It’s a beautiful mind: Schizophrenic experience leads man to …

WebSource: The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon. When Dr. Daniel Fisher was 25, his mind suddenly became a railroad car leaving the track. In 1969, the Princeton …

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Medications Chart Stimulant Medications Brand Name …

Weber,only children age 6 and above were involved;therefore,age 6 was approved as the lower age limit for Ritalin®. Q Can events such as a death in the family, illness in a parent, …

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Let's Stop Saying "Mental Illness"! — MFIPortal

WebMy call is about opposing domination by any model in this complex field. My call is about opposing bullying in mental health care. So let’s also drop the use of other …

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Anna Schuleit's Flower Art in "Mass Mental" — MFIPortal

WebJust before the infamous “Mass. Mental” (formally known as Massachusetts Mental Health Center) was being shut for good, artist Anna Schuleit created an art …

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Jim Gottstein and Lauren Tenney were guests on MindFreedom …

WebOn 13 February 2010, psychiatric survivor activists Lauren Tenney and Jim Gottstein (pictured here) were guests on MindFreedom Mad Pride Live Web Radio show. …

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