Tag Archives: news
Syrian Complications
I have been following the news in Syria. Like most people I have had little understanding of the forces that have been driving such extreme violence. Recently I have been coming across some references that have made me think of … Continue reading
Not a Downer
Silly Sunday News: Miscellaneous (click for full size or if it doesn’t animate and it should)-
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Day Off
As a State employee I have the perk of getting tomorrow off without pay (part of the Furlough Day program to cut budget deficits). I decided to take today off as well, using a vacation day, to make a 4 … Continue reading
Filed under animated gif, animation, macaques, Nature, Oregon State Hospital, pictures, Science
Become Radio- Active
Mad Liberation by Moonlight- Mental Health consumer-talk-radio, tomorrow, Friday night, 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.-December 4th, 2009. On KBOO 90.7 FM or streamed on the web: kboo.fm. Call in at 503-231-8187 to be on the radio (or show up at … Continue reading
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My Boss Retired, etc.
First off, June 30th was the last work day for my supervisor at the Oregon State Hospital. He has been a supportive and wise boss, not something you find everyday. My new boss can’t fill his shoes. My co-worker and … Continue reading
News from MindFreedom
Just sharing- 1 May 2009 – This Friday! State Capitol Rotunda, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA May Day for Ray: Protest Forced Electroshock of Ray Sandford Join MindFreedom International in protesting the ongoing forced outpatient electroshock of Ray Sandford of Minnesota … Continue reading
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News from MindFreedom and other discussions
It’s been a while since I posted information from MFI or other mental health consumer discussion, so, here, from old to newer; have a full bowl- NY Times says minor reform is not enough, but stops short of calling for … Continue reading
Very Sad News
David Romprey has died at the age of 42. First the article from the Salem Statesman Journal: August 1, 2008 Mental-health activist dies at 42 Medical issue kills David Romprey before car crash By Ruth Liao Statesman Journal Longtime Salem … Continue reading
If you aren’t Mad you aren’t paying attention
News from MindFreedom and the Bend Weekly News A State of Oregon study says that Oregonians in the mental health system die earlier than the general public. Bend Weekly News in Bend, Oregon, USA covered this news in the below … Continue reading
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Potpourri
UK study/ SSRIs Millions of prescriptions for SSRIs are written up in the UK each year, but a major study says they’re no better than placebo. What now for the citizens of Prozac Nation? http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/feb/26/ssri.study “Perhaps the next time half … Continue reading
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