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December 10th, Day for David

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David Oaks

David Oaks

David Oaks, director of MindFreedom International, suffered a serious accident on December 1st.  He is currently in intensive care, and has a long road ahead toward recovery.

David and his family need our support

MindFreedom International has declared December 10th a Day for David.  Friends of David are asked to take time out to meditate on a good outcome for David and his family, in whatever way feels comfortable to them.
Click here for ways you can help

David Oaks has been a community organizer for human rights in mental health since 1976. He’s a psychiatric survivor and, since 1986, has been director of MindFreedom International.

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November Meeting – Nov 14, 2012

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Rethinking Psychiatry lecture seriesOur October guest speaker will be Dr. Neil Falk of Multnomah County’s Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA).  EASA is an outreach and treatment program for young people from age 15 to 25 experiencing the first symptoms of psychosis. The goal of the program is to prevent more significant problems by using early intervention.

7:00 pm at Portland’s Unitarian Church

More information…

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Will Hall: Understanding Psychiatric Medications: a Harm Reduction Approach – Oct 21

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Will Hall - Portland Hearing Voices How can anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, mood stabilizers, and other drugs be used wisely?  What are the risks and benefits?  How can we collaborate effectively with prescribers, and what about reducing and discontinuing medications?  Come learn a pragmatic harm reduction approach that is neither pro- nor anti- medication, but instead based in mental diversity. Everyone is welcome: professionals, survivors, students, family, and anyone taking or not taking medications.

Event details…

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October Meeting – Weds, Oct 17, 7pm

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Cinder Fisher, founder of MOMSJoin us for our October monthly meeting!  Our special guest speaker will be Cindi Fisher, founder of the MOMS movement.

Meeting details & map

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MOMS Fundraiser – Sept 21

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Community Building Dinner & Fun Fundraiser!

MOMS logoPlease join MOMS in their vision of transforming mental health care through re-inventing communities where hearts heal.

Fundraising dinner: Sept 21, 2012  Proceeds to send two volunteers to Michael Meade’s Mentorship Training. Event details…

Come and learn why MOMS:

  • Fasted 100 days in 2010
  • Walked 85 miles in 2011
  • Walked 100 miles in 2012
  • Shared their concerns at Oregon State Hospital in Portland, Washington State Governor’s Office, and Western State Hospital’s CEO office.

Can’t make it?  Please make a $10 Paypal donation
More information about MOMS

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Seminar: When Treatment Might Cause Harm

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Ron Unger LCSWPam Birrell PhD and Ron Unger LCSW present “When Treatment Might Cause Harm: Exploring Ethical Dilemmas related to Diagnosis, Drugs, and other Possibly Iatrogenic Aspects of Mental Health Care”

  • Eugene on 9/7/12
  • Portland on 9/14/12.

6 NASW CEU’s in ethics available.  Register early for the 3 week in advance “early bird” discount, or the scholarship offered to c/s/x!  See http://recoveryfromschizophrenia.org/home/

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Second Annual Symposium a Big Success!

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Thank you to those who presented, volunteered and attended!

We want to share our deep appreciation for all who contributed to the amazing success of our May Symposium.  The two days provided a rich abundance of individuals, ideas and programs supporting a hopeful, humane and effective mental wellness model. With your support, this symposium has the potential to expand; bringing individuals and organizations together, educating, inspiring, and empowering a diverse range of stakeholders within Oregon’s mental wellness movement.

Friday's keynote address and panel discussion

Jim Gottstein delivers keynote address, follwed by panel discussion

Click here to enjoy more photographs from the symposium.

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Second Annual Symposium

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Friday & Saturday, May 11 – 12, 2012

CEU’s available for LCSW’s & LPC’s each day.

Join us at our second annual symposium as we continue to foster collaboration and build community in the mental health arena.  Our theme this year is Renaming and Reclaiming Our Mental Health Story: Highlighting Our Personal Journeys, Experience & Legal Rights

This is an inclusive forum for mental health professionals, organizations, and those seeking to learn more about holistic and integrative treatment options for mental health issues. We will be highlighting personal stories, practitioner experiences, and clarifying individual’s legal rights..

James Gottstein of PsychRights.org

Keynote Speaker, James Gottstein, Esq.

Founder of PsychRights Law Project for Psychiatric Rights whose mission is to mount a strategic litigation campaign against forced psychiatric drugging and electroshock across the United States. Winner of four important Alaska Supreme Court cases involving psychiatric rights.

Click here for details
Symposium program and resource guide (pdf)

Press Release (pdf)

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