MindFreedom News: Pfizer, Events, Bush, Voting & More

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MindFreedom News: Pfizer, Events, Bush, Voting & More

 

 

MindFreedom News - 21 September 2004

http://www.MindFreedom.org - please forward

 

Seven Brief News Items on Human Rights

and the Mental Health System:

 

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Pfizer, Inc. vs. MindFreedom - Round 3.

 

Maybe you've seen the Pfizer, Inc. ads with

the bouncing smiley face. The ad promises that

" Zoloft helps correct the chemical imbalance

of serotonin in the brain. " Pfizer fibs.

 

MindFreedom's Scientific Panel has had a

new back and forth debate with Pfizer, Inc.

You can view the whole debate here, and ask

for a Congressional investigation:

 

http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/pfizerlies.shtml

 

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Debate on Bush Screening Heats Up

 

President Bush has approved plans

cooked up by the psychiatric drug

industry to screen every American,

especially students, for mental

health problems.

 

Watcha gonna do when they screen for you?

 

Opposition to mandatgory screening is

networking in a way that bridges

the usual " left - right " split,

including Rep. Ron Paul, MD, a

Republican Congressperson from

Texas, and progressive activists.

 

See the latest at:

 

http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/bush_psychiatry.shtml

 

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MindFreedom Event in New York City.

 

" Human Rights and Alternatives: A way of Life "

is on Saturday, 9 October 2004. Celebrate

with music, food and speakers including Dr.

Peter Breggin, author Bob Whitaker, and

psychiatric survivor activists Judi

Chamberlin, David Oaks, Celia Brown.

It's also a tribute to Loren Mosher, MD.

 

Advance tickets recommended. Help MindFreedom

raise funds for human rights campaigns.

 

http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/nyc10-09-04event.shtml

 

This event dovetails with the conference

of the International Center for the Study

of Psychiatry and Psychology, a sponsor

group of MindFreedom. For info see:

 

http://www.icspp.org

 

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MindFreedom 2005 Action Conference

 

Save the date: " MindFreedom 2005 Action

Conference for Human Rights in Mental

Health: How the Law Can Support Grassroots

Action for Human Rights in the Mental

Health System. "

 

29 April 2005 to 2 May 2005,

at American University Washington

College of Law, Washington, D.C.

 

An action-oriented conference. More info:

 

http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/action_conference.shtml

 

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MindFreedom at Alternatives 2004

 

If you are attending the conference

Alternatives 2004 in Denver drop by

the MindFreedom booth to check out

the Mad Market, plus catch the

MindFreedom workshop & caucus.

Participants who wish to volunteer

are encouraged to contact the office.

 

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New MindFreedom Journal at Press.

 

Read about the globalization of the

mental health system from the front

lines in India. Find out how you can

become active in MindFreedom campaigns.

Plus poetry, news briefs and more.

 

* Current members: If you have moved and

are *unsure* if we have your new postal

address to at: office.

 

* Lapsed & future members: Don't miss the

new MindFreedom Journal. A great time to

renew or join is now. It's an easy way to

unite to support human rights:

 

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join.shtml

 

* Not certain your membership is current?

Just ask Laurie at office.

She'll make sure you get your issue, and

let you know when your membership expires.

 

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Voter Registration USA Deadlines Near.

 

In many states the deadline is soon for

first-time registration to vote in the

USA election. Help get this information to

people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities

who are often left out of the voting process.

 

Online info on registering:

 

https://register.campaign.com/democracy/e4/nvra/

 

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PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS ALERT!

 

The majority of MindFreedom members have

personally experienced psychiatric human rights

violations, but membership is open to everyone

who supports human rights in mental health and

includes advocates, professionals, family

members and the general public.

 

KEEP YOUR MIND FREE!

 

JOIN & DONATE TO MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL **NOW**! GO HERE:

 

http://mindfreedom.org/join.shtml

 

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To be added to this MindFreedom DENDRITE human rights

public announcement list, e-mail: office

 

 

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