Survivors Speak Out
FITZGERALD’S PARK, CORK. 28th MAY, 2023. Blessed with beautiful weather, our event took place in the green and natural surroundings of Fitzgerald’s Park on Sunday afternoon. Our theme song ‘Standby Me’ and many other ‘Freedom’ songs provided an initial background atmosphere before the event commenced with a live performance by The Nonis Choir who received […]
Words of Solidarity from Activist Jim Gottstein PsychRights
“MindFreedom Ireland has been steadfast in opposing forced psychiatric inventions and exposing its lies. MindFreedom Ireland is a model for other MindFreedom affiliates and other groups opposing psychiatric abuse.” Jim Gottstein
CELEBRATION LOCATION
LOCATION IN FITZGERALD’S PARK We will NOT be located at the main stage by the museum. Rather you will find us at the Mardyke Arena end of the park. Enter through the gate at that end from the Mardyke road and immediately turn right. We will be located in that corner, on the opposite side […]
20th Anniversary Detailed Programme
MINDFREEDOM IRELAND 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 28th MAY 2023 at FITZGERALD’S PARK, CORK. DETAILED PROGRAMME. 2.00 pm The Nonis Choir under the direction of Chaliese Jones. Welcome and Introduction. 2.15 pm ‘Voices’ written and composed by Mary Maddock and sung by Geraldine and friends Personal Testimonies. Barry Buckley, Claire Twomey, Patrice Campion. ‘Under Pressure’ by David […]
Celebrating Twenty Years of Hope, Love, and Humanity
This reflection is written in the style of gratitude and honour for the exceptional family based organisation that is MindFreedom Ireland; and for all the caring and dedicated people that have contributed to MindFreedom Ireland throughout the years. Mary and Jim, and MindFreedom Ireland, congratulations on your 20 years serving humanity in the most noble […]
Survivors/Victims Of Psychiatry Speak Out
http://www.mindfreedomireland.com/personal-stories-from-around-the-globe/ We have often been told that informed lawmaking requires information on the subject of the law. Even as the law engages with the lives of persons with a psychosocial disability it is an involvement which is informed by voices of the non-disabled world and presumes the silence of disability. Unless this silence is broken […]
Freedom
A stumble on my path Filled my father full of fear His tactics had me locked away Head down I felt his shame I couldn’t get my story heard Voiceless,fearful, I was numb with pain New tablets tried to soothe the pain To force me on a productive path The Powers persuaded and got heard […]
Breaking News
20th Anniversary Celebration, Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork. 28th May 2023. PROGRAMME. 2.00. PM — WELCOME, INTRODUCTION AND MUSIC 2.15. PM — PERSONAL TESTIMONIES 3. 00. PM — COMMEMORATIONS AND MUSIC 3. 15. PM — MUTUAL SUPPORT AND INTERACTION 4. 00. PM — MUSIC AND CLOSE
Protest against human rights violations in psychiatry at the GPO on Sunday, May 28th at 2 pm.
MindFreedom Ireland is a victim-led organisation against psychiatric malpractice. Some of the malpractice in psychiatry include forced chemical poisoning with mind-altering toxic drugs, electroshocking, where high voltage shocks are sent through the brain, causing severe brain damage, forcing the most vulnerable, lonely and isolated individuals in society into seclusion rooms and psychiatric coercion. MindFreedom Ireland […]
The Dangers of Not Informing People of Their Rights
The British Journal of Social Work, Volume 53, Issue 3, April 2023, Pages 1546–1551, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcad026 Published: 15 May 2023 Article history Issue Section: Article Having been abused as a child by parents, family and teachers I’ve always been very intimidated by heavy-handed authority. Whilst I recognise the importance of rules in many situations, I believe […]