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NEWS ITEMS 2009 (Mar) - 2002
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NEWS ITEMS 2009
January 18, 2009: How "Wonderland" Went Wrong
February 1, 2009: British Launch Multi-Million-Dollar 'Time To Change' Campaign
March 1, 2009: 'Another Kind of Valor' Team Will Visit Communities
March 22, 2009: 'Mental Health News' Summer Issue Will Salute Recovery And The Consumer Movement
More current news on Antistigma Home Page
NEWS ITEMS 2008
January 6, 2008: Treatment Advocacy Center Reduces Research on Violence to a Stigmatizing Soundbite
January 10, 2008: New York Times Editorial Promotes a Damaging Stereotype
January 27, 2008: Pressure Builds for System Reform
January 31, 2008: How Psychlaws.org's "Preventable Tragedies" Database Reveals System's
Weaknesses
February 19, 2008 - Stop-Smoking Drug (Chantix) May Worsen Psychiatric Symptoms, FDA Warns
February 23, 2008 - Dr. Torrey Blames "Every New Yorker" for Kendra's Law Failure
March 17, 2008 - Jaffe Calls For Sane Policy But Repeats Familiar Line
Apri 13, 2008 - A Panel Discussion on Violence and Mental Illness
April 20, 2008 - Pat Deegan To Discuss Recovery-Based Use of Medications
May 11, 2008 - "Mad Pride" Advocates Bring First-Hand Experience to Mental Health Discussion
June 4, 2008 - Adult Home Residents Reach Out With Video
June 22, 2008 - Dr. Torrey Scores Fearmongering Victory
June 29, 2008 - Check Out a Valuable Internet Resource
July 21, 2008 - Dr. Torrey's Short Memory
August 4, 2008 - A New York Housing Program Makes National News
August 10, 2008 - New Mexico Court Rules Outpatient Compulsory Medication Law Unenforceable
August 31, 2008 - A New Bogus Statistic on Homicide?
September 10, 2008 - Studies Find Shocking Rise in Deaths of Forgotten Teenagers
September 30, 2008 - It Can Be Done! A Crumbling Adult Home Is Transformed
October 26, 2008 - It Can Be Done! Community Agencies and Civic Organizations Help Advocates Develop Housing
November 9, 2008 - It Can Be Done! Peer Counselors Become Agents of Recovery
November 21, 2008: 'Another Kind of Valor' Captures Torment of Stress Disorders in Video Vignettes
December 7, 2008: A Look Back at Dubious Justice
NEWS ITEMS 2007
January 14, 2007: SAMHSA Issues Outstanding Guide to Stigma Reduction
February 11, 2007: Abraham Lincoln's Struggle With Severe Depression is Revealed
February 25, 2007: Announcing Mental Illness Watch: A Website to Provide A Meeting Ground on Issues
March 25, 2007: Prejudice Hides in Plain Sight
March 13, 2007: New York Will Confine Violent Sex Offenders in Mental Health Facilities at Huge Expense
April 1, 2007: "Can You Live With the Voices in Your Head?"
April 29, 2007: Is Psychlaws.org Co-opting the Virginia Tech Tragedy?
May 2, 2007: Virginia Tech Tragedy Refuels Gun Law Controversy
June 4, 2007: How to End Bias and Discrimination
June 16, 2007: Language Matters: The Making of a Prejudicial Stereotype
July 12, 2007: A Journalism Standards-Setter Causes Concern
July 15, 2007: An Outraged Advocate Asks, Where Are Our Leaders?
July 22, 2007; Mental Health Consumers/Survivors De-Mystify "Mental Illnesses" on the Internet
July 29, 2007: Powerful Video Exposes Media Bias
October 21, 2007: Objections to Psychiatric Diagnosis Classifications Mount
November 26, 2007: Welsh Health Minister Calls for Law to Guarantee Patients' Right to Treatment
December 14, 2007: Advocates Denounce Stigmtizing Ad Campaign
December 30, 2007: TAC's "top 10 stories of 2007" Continue a Pattern of Fearmongering
More current news on Antistigma Home Page
NEWS ITEMS 2006
January 4, 2006: George Gerbner, Researcher and Activist, Dies at 86
January 15, 2006: Prisoners With Psychiatric Disabilities Suffer Barbaric Punishment in New York State Prisons
March 5, 2006: Objections to Forced Outpatient Medication Increase
March 20, 2006: 2nd Annual "Voice Award" Nominations Due Friday, April 14.
May 7, 2006: Bazelon's Michael Allen Rebuts Sally Satel on Forced Treatment
May 12, 2006: Kendra'sLaw Teeters on False Premise
June 22, 2006: An Open Letter to the Washington Post
July 2, 2006: The Treatment Advocacy Center's Math Boggles the Mind
July 9, 2006: Lessons From Psychlaws.org's "PreventableTragedies"
August 13, 2006: New! A Website Devoted Entirely to Advance Directives
August 20, 2006: A Startling Statue Raises Awareness in Norwich England
September 10, 2006: Can Psychlaws.org Rewrite History? Let Andrew Goldstein's Record Speak
October 9, 2006: The Term "Schizophrenia" Misused as a Label for Harm-Causing Conditions
November 5, 2006: Lawmaker Highlights Need for More Substance Abuse Programs
November 12, 2006: Andrew Goldstein Receives 23-Year Prison Sentence for Death of Kendra Webdale
December 10, 2006: "What A Difference A Friend Makes" is Theme of Federal Ad Campaign
End of Archive for 2006
NEWS ITEMS 2005
January 6, 2005: Breaking News: Andrea Yates Verdict Overturned
January 9, 2005: NBC-TV Launches "Committed"
January 16, 2005: What's Endearing About Straitjackets?
January 21, 2005: Straitjackets Have History of Abuse and Death
January 27, 2005: Talk Show's Malicious Comment Endangers Lives
February 6, 2005: (1) Do News Items Show Rising Indifference to Suffering?; (2) ACLU Exposes Brutal Prison Conditions
February 13, 2005: About Recovery: A Talk With Dan Fisher
February 20, 2005: "Looney Tunes" Characters to be Reborn as Menacing "Loonatics"
March 13, 2005: New York Legislators Call For Careful Look at Court-ordered Treatment Law
April 11, 2005: Kendra's Law Heaing Reopens Coercion Controversy
April 27, 2005: Special Posting: Free Teleconference on Decreasing Stigma in African American Community
April 31, 2005:MindFreedom.org Warns Against Psychiatric Screening Proposal
May 22, 2005: 1) Kendra's Law Teaches How To Play the Violence Card, (2) The Railroading of Andrew Goldstein, (3) Remember Andrew, The Other Victim
June 29, 2005: New York's Legislature Extends Outpatient Commitment Law
July 24, 2005: Record Shows Supreme Court Nominee Judge John Roberts Poses Threat to Americans With Disabilities
July 31, 2005: Pat Deegan, Psychologist/Activist/Psychiatric Survivor, Explains How "Personal Medicine" Helps Recovery Process
August 14, 2005: (1) Consumer/Survivor Initiatives Praised by Researchers; (2) A New Book, "On Our Own, Together" Assesses Peer Programs
August 21, 2005: A New Cartoon Series Uses Psychiatric Slur as Title
September 4, 2005: Psychiatric Labels Spawn False Assumptions
September 18, 2005:Violence is Rampant Against People With Psychiatric Vulnerabilities, New Study Finds
October 30, 2005: A National Directory of Consumer-Driven Services is Now on the Web
November 13, 2005: Australians Shatter Stereotypes With "Hope Awards"to Filmmakers
NEWS ITEMS 2004
January 11, 2004: 1) Where "Special Housing" Means Punishment"; 2) Mars Candy Co. and Lucasworld Promote Prejudice
February 1, 2004: Obituary of Janet Frame Shatters Stereotype: Humanizing Stories in Institution Attics and Cemeteries
February 8, 2004: United Nations Treaty Drafted to Protect Human Rights and Dignity of People with Disabilities
March 2, 2004: Canadians Battle Biased Language With Cash
March 7, 2004: 1) Yates Tragedy Brings Reform and Education; 2) Did Error By Key Expert Sway Jury?
March 14, 2004: The Missing Memorial
March 21, 2004: Article Illustrates Confusion Surrounding Proposed Gunlaw Amendment
March 28, 2004: 1) Gun Law Is Off-Target; 2) Rise in Stranger Homicides Not Linked to Mental Illnesses
April 4, 2004: An Actress Balances Art, Illness and A New Home
April 11, 2004: ADS CENTER Offering Free Antistigma Training
April 18, 2004: A Psychiatric Survivor Names Biggest Challenge
April 25, 2004: Food For Thought About Prejudice
May 9, 2004: Courageous Teenager Ends Silence, Teaches Peers"
May 16, 2004: Study Finds Fear Tactics Win Public Support for Coercion, Segregation, and Avoidance -- But No Increase in Resources
June 13, 2004: An Excellent Article on Advance Directives -- (and more)
June 27, 2004: Has Bias Stalled the Historic Olmstead Act?
July 15,2004: Loren Mosher Dies; His Legacy Survives in Upcoming Book
July 18, 2004: Recovery Program Wins Accolades in Oregon
July 25, 2004: Less Stigma Seen, But Reforms Still Missing
August 8, 2004: Caring Community Tackles Labels and Builds Awareness
August 29, 2004: UK Experts Say Omega-3 is Important for Mental Health
September 26, 2004: Insightful Survivors John MacManamy and Kay Jamison Discuss Exuberance
October 10, 2004: Recovery Is Not A New Idea, Says Pat Deegan
October 31, 2004: Patty Duke Keeps Promise, Gives Hope
November 14, 2004: An Inspiring Obituary Paints a Memorable Portrait
November 21, 2004: Michigan Commission Lists Obstacles to Progress
December 6, 2004: Survey Finds Social Support is Key to Employment Success
NEWS ITEMS 2003
January 19, 2003: Mental Health Groups Urge President's Commission to Act
January 26, 2003: Urgent Call to Action: U.S. Senate Will Consider Anti-Disability Candidate...
February 2, 2003: Campaign to Protect Rights Continues
February 16: 2003: Disabilities Activist Shatters Stereotypes: Harriet McBryde Johnson
March 2,2003: "Unabomber" Story Continues to Unfold
March 23, 2003: Senate Will Consider Gunlaw Amendment Putting Innocent People on Criminal Database
March 30, 2003: In 1994, Leading Experts Criticized Brady Bill's Emphasis on Mental Illness
April 13, 2003: Public's Mistaken Beliefs Hamper Advocacy Efforts
April 20, 2003: Reach Out to Journalists With Outstanding Handbook from New Zealand; 2) Disability Resources, Inc. Announces Website
April 27, 2003: 1) State Dept's Richard Armitage Uses Psychiatric Putdown to Scold Newt Gingrich, 2) Empathy Enlightens Hearts and Minds, 3) New Website Offers Treasure Trove of Information and Commentary
May 4, 2003: Goal of New Mental Health Media Partnership is Accuracy
May 5, 2003: Special Posting, Mind's Voices Get New Attention (Times Article)
June 1, 2003: Lawsuit Filed Against NYC's Subways and Buses
June 8, 2003: "Test Your Biases" Website Overwhelmed by Responses
June 22, 2003: Supreme Court Rules on Forced Medication Case, But Questions Outnumber Answers
June 29, 2003: "60 Minutes" Plugs a Flawed Gunlaw Amendment
July 6, 2003: Ten Reasons to Distrust "60 Minutes"
July 20, 2003: Coming Soon! "West 47th Street"
July 27, 2003: Responsible vs. Sensational Writing About Violence
August 3, 2003: Calls For Reform Grow Stronger>/A>
August 10, 2003: Africana Newsletter Gives Boston Globe Journalists High Praise
August 17, 2003: 1) New Concept of Schizophrenia; 2) Hunger Strike for Freedom - Update
August 24, 2003: 1) Update on Hunger Strike; 2) Artist (John Cadigan) Films Own Struggle
August 31, 2003: 1)More About Hunger Strike; 2) What Does Treatment Really Mean?
September 4, 2003: Biased Newscast Plugs Flawed Gunlaw Amendment
September 28, 2003: Flawed Gunlaw Gaining In Congress
October 19, 2003: Campaign Misrepresents Proposed Law, But Where's the Outrage?
October 26, 2003: World Psychiatric Association Meets to Probe Prejudice
November 2, 2003: An Informative Newsletter and Website From An Insider
Special Posting: MindFreedom Featured in Los Angeles Times
November 16, 2003: Murder Rate Is Misperceived and Misrepresented, NZ Study Finds
November 23, 2003: Website is Hub of Information on Prejudice and Discrimination
November 30, 2003: Marvel Comics Incites Prejudice
December 7, 2003: John and Katie Cadigan Are Winning Film Awards
December 21, 2003: Harold Maio Addresses Subtle Language Bias
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NEWS ITEMS 2002
January 6, 2002: The Public Loves "A Beautiful Mind"
January 13, 2002: "ER" Brings Back a Violent Character
January 20, 2002: 1) Language Matters (Harold Maio); 2) Kudos Due Entertainment Industry
February 10, 2002: Pat Deegan's Stunning New Websites
February 17, 2002: Has TAC Changed Its Tune?
February 24, 2002: "Breaking The Silence" Lesson Plans
March 3, 2002: Low Wages Threaten Mental Health Programs
March 10, 2002: 1) Beyond Belief in NYC; ) "Beautiful Minds..." by Courtenay Harding
March 17, 2002: Media Alert: Watch "Once and Again" on March 25
March 24, 2002: "A Beautiful Mind" : Will It Change the Way People Think?
March 31, 2002: ABC-TV Disappoints A Young Audience
April 7, 2002: Dr. Torrey Takes On System
April 14, 2002: System Failed Despite Kendra's Law
April 21, 2002: Beautiful Minds Speak Out
April 28, 2002: Open To All - Online Forum
May 5, 2002: MadNation Website Is Back; NYTimes Finds Horror in Adult Homes; Robert Whitaker Comments on Stereotyping
May 12, 2002: Sally Satel Wrong for Policymaker Job
June 9, 2002: Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Discussed on NPR
June 16, 2002: Language Matters: The Word "Stigma"
June 23, 2002: The "Infinite Mind" Probes Media's Role in Shaping Attitudes
June 30, 2002: Prejudice and Discrimination: The Hidden Barriers
July 7,2002:(1) Otto Wahl Receives Honor, Then Helps National Stigma Clearinghouse; (2) Thoughts on Medication
July 14, 2002: Progress is a Rocky Road; (1) An Outrageous Headline.., (2) Relevant Reporting, (3) TV Reruns Preserve Prejudice
July 21, 2002: Mental Health Commission Seeks Comments
July 28, 2002: Researchers Suggest New Ways to Report Violence (Online Mini-Course)
August 4, 2002: Website May Fill Empty Niche With Practical Ideas and Webcasts
August 11, 2002: Ten Ways To Fight Discrimination
August 18, 2002: Free Self-Help Guides Offer Ways to Diminish Symptoms and Offer New Routes to Recovery
August 25, 2002: How Can "Criminalization" Be Stopped?
September 1, 2002: New Study Finds Social risk Factors for Violent Behavior
September 8, 2002: Torrey Twists Meaning of Surgeon General's Report
September 15, 2002: NDMDA Changes Name To DBSA
September 22, 2002: Disabilities Report: Mental Health System Over-Relies on Medication
September 28, 2002: Is Dr. Amador's Insight Theory Getting A Bad Rap?
October 6, 2002: More Ugly Secrets in New York
October 13, 2002: CBS "Rush to Judgment" Sensationalizes Mental Illnesses Once Again
November 3, 2002: Gov. Pataki Systematically Shortchanges the Mental Health System...
November 10, 2002: Proposed Law Would Put Law-Abiding People on Criminal Checklist
November 17, 2002: Item 1: Cutting-Edge Website Moves to New Address Item 2: "Lost" Firearms Equip Criminals Item 3: Are Language, Stereotypic Thinking, and Public Policy Linked?
November 24, 2002: "A Reprieve Today; Armed and Dangerous" (60 Minutes) Must Not Air Again, Ever
December 4, 2002: Special Announcement - "Blue/Orange"
December 8, 2002: Honor Is Overdue For People Murdered by Nazis in Psychiatric Institutions
December 15, 2002: Research on Violence Refutes Long-Held Beliefs
December 21, 2002: Activist Recommends "Media Tip Sheets"
December 29, 2002: A Revised Look at Medication for Schizophrenia
End of News Index for Year 2002
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