MindFreedom: Seven Brief News Items on Human Rights and the Mental Health System....

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..MindFreedom News - 21 September 2004http://www.MindFreedom.org - please forwardSeven Brief News Items on Human Rightsand the Mental Health System:~~~~~~~~~~ Pfizer, Inc. vs. MindFreedom - Round 3.Maybe you've seen the Pfizer, Inc. ads withthe bouncing smiley face. The ad promises that"Zoloft helps correct the chemical imbalanceof serotonin in the brain." Pfizer fibs.MindFreedom's Scientific Panel has had anew back and forth debate with Pfizer, Inc.You can view the whole debate here, and askfor a Congressional investigation:http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/pfizerlies.shtml~~~~~~~~~~ Debate on Bush Screening Heats UpPresident Bush has approved planscooked up by the psychiatric drugindustry to screen every American,especially students, for mentalhealth problems.Watcha gonna do when they screen for you?Opposition to mandatgory screening isnetworking in a way that bridgesthe usual "left - right" split,including Rep. Ron Paul, MD, aRepublican Congressperson fromTexas, and progressive activists.See the latest at:http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/bush_psychiatry.shtml~~~~~~~~~~ MindFreedom Event in New York City."Human Rights and Alternatives: A way of Life"is on Saturday, 9 October 2004. Celebratewith music, food and speakers including Dr.Peter Breggin, author Bob Whitaker, andpsychiatric survivor activists JudiChamberlin, David Oaks, Celia Brown.It's also a tribute to Loren Mosher, MD.Advance tickets recommended. Help MindFreedomraise funds for human rights campaigns.http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/nyc10-09-04event.shtmlThis event dovetails with the conferenceof the International Center for the Studyof Psychiatry and Psychology, a sponsorgroup of MindFreedom. For info see:http://www.icspp.org~~~~~~~~~~ MindFreedom 2005 Action ConferenceSave the date: "MindFreedom 2005 ActionConference for Human Rights in MentalHealth: How the Law Can Support GrassrootsAction for Human Rights in the MentalHealth System."29 April 2005 to 2 May 2005,at American University WashingtonCollege of Law, Washington, D.C.An action-oriented conference. More info:http://www.mindfreedom.org/mindfreedom/action_conference.shtml~~~~~~~~~~ MindFreedom at Alternatives 2004If you are attending the conferenceAlternatives 2004 in Denver drop bythe MindFreedom booth to check outthe Mad Market, plus catch theMindFreedom workshop & caucus.Participants who wish to volunteerare encouraged to contact the office.~~~~~~~~~~ New MindFreedom Journal at Press.Read about the globalization of themental health system from the frontlines in India. Find out how you canbecome active in MindFreedom campaigns.Plus poetry, news briefs and more.* Current members: If you have moved andare *unsure* if we have your new postaladdress to at: office.* Lapsed & future members: Don't miss thenew MindFreedom Journal. A great time torenew or join is now. It's an easy way tounite 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, andlet you know when your membership expires.~~~~~~~~~~ Voter Registration USA Deadlines Near.In many states the deadline is soon forfirst-time registration to vote in theUSA election. Help get this information topeople diagnosed with psychiatric disabilitieswho are often left out of the voting process.Online info on registering:https://register.campaign.com/democracy/e4/nvra/~~~~~~~~~~PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS ALERT!The majority of MindFreedom members havepersonally experienced psychiatric human rightsviolations, but membership is open to everyonewho supports human rights in mental health andincludes advocates, professionals, familymembers and the general public.KEEP YOUR MIND FREE!JOIN & DONATE TO MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL **NOW**! GO HERE:http://mindfreedom.org/join.shtml~~~~~~~~~~To be added to this MindFreedom DENDRITE human rightspublic announcement list, e-mail: office~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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