Aciu!, everyone: Recovery from COVID
Early last month, January 2022, I developed a cough and fatigue. At first my doctor suspected pneumonia, but tests were negative. My nurse suggested a COVID test, and unfortunately this was positive. For two years, I have been very concerned about getting this pandemic virus, because I have only 27% breathing capacity. In addition to being quadriplegic, this is a vulnerable combo. The good news is that I fully recovered. My lung specialist, Dr. Ameen, was able to get me in to receive a monoclonal antibody infusion, one of only 18 available...
read moreToday I Got a Positive COVID Test: Will Keep You Updated
I’m fine right now, but today got sad news: A positive COVID test. Symptoms are mild, but I’m quadriplegic with 27% lung capacity so must have an abundance of caution. After 3 Moderna jabs, this is a “breakthrough case.” For decades I’ve opposed Big Pharma fraud, but these vaxes may have saved my life! I’m conserving my voice, but I will read all messages. I’ll post updates occasionally on my personal blog, and you can get notified automatically when I publish a new...
read moreMind Justice Survey: Your Deadline Is This Thursday, 23 Dec 2021
If you’ve taken, thanks. If not, why not? Please act soon! Deadline VERY SOON for Mind Justice Survey: This Thurs. 23 Dec 2021. Unite Mental & Physical Disability Movements. Have you taken? So far 325 have replied. Takes less than 5 min. Click below NOW, take survey & share: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mind-justice As a wheelchair-riding psychiatric survivor, I’m in both physical & mental disability movements. But this survey is for EVERYONE whether you’ve ever been disabled or not. MindFreedom International...
read moreDeadline Extended for Mind Justice Survey: 23 December 2021
Unite Mental & Physical Disability Movements: Survey Takes Less Than 5 Minutes So far, about 250 people have responded to our brief survey bridging mental and physical disability. About half identify as having both. Because of last-minute interest, the new deadline is midnight of Thursday, 23 December 2021. I am both in the mental and physical disability movements. I am a psychiatric survivor who uses a wheelchair, but this survey is to EVERYONE, whether you have ever been disabled in anyway or not. While this survey is all-inclusive,...
read moreFrom Armchair to Action: Winning Human Rights in Mental Health!
You’re Invited to a Free MindFreedom Campaign Action Webinar: All who support human rights in mental health are welcome! Free Zoom Webinar, THIS Sunday, August 15, 2021 For decades, MindFreedom International (MFI) has been one of the strongest independent coalitions for human rights in mental health. Join us whether you’re a past, current, or possible-future MFI member. How can you work with others in MFI to effectively win alternatives and human rights through united campaigns? What steps can you take to begin forming an...
read moreDavid W. Oaks on Green Disability
Thursday, 15 July 2021, I gave a live, 45-minute online workshop on Green Disability as part of the Alternatives 2021 Conference. We will post the video as soon as it is available. Below is more information about that workshop: Green Disability: Peer Support Unites the Mental & Physical Disability Movements How can peer mutual support in both physical & mental disability movements help humanity prepare for disasters including climate crisis? Our society seems too complacent, but peer support is a practical way for groups to respond...
read moreUpdates Behind the Scenes: Mad In America Launches My Blog About SAMHSA
Mad In America, major webzine for “rethinking psychiatry,” just published, today, June 29, 2021, my new blog: “Will US Agency New Head End Stonewalling About Money for Involuntary Outpatient Mental Health?” The US Senate confirmed President Biden’s nomination for the new leader of Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, PhD, an African-American psychologist. SAMHSA has been supporting involuntary outpatient mental health, which can mean court-ordering US citizens to take...
read moreWaiting For My Blog, Breaking Heat Records Here In Eugene
I have recently submitted my newest blog to Mad In America. The topic is about the betrayal of a federal agency regarding involuntary outpatient psychiatric drugging. This is my 45th year working for human rights of people in the mental health system. To be very clear, let me begin by saying I very much wanted to have my Covid-19 vaccination. My wife and I felt a great relief and gratitude after we got our vax. We knew we were not only helping ourselves, but our community in general is supported by having a high vax rate. That...
read moreOregon Action Alert, June 2021:
Prevent Wasting Money on Misinformed, Coercive Mental Health Overreach! The below alert is especially for Oregonians who support human rights and alternatives in mental health. However, even if you live outside of Oregon, your voice will help show legislators they need to urgently stop this flawed bill. Oregon State Senator Floyd Prozanski has had a Work Group on mental health issues. Within this Work Group, the Subcommittee of Oregonians with Lived Experience of the Mental Health System OPPOSES a harmful bill sponsored by Sen....
read moreAttention All Residents of Lane County, Oregon, USA: Climate Survey
Deadline to take the Lane Community Climate Survey is Friday, 21 May 2021. The climate crisis demands immediate emergency attention. Below is a news release about an important survey you can take now. This has links to the survey in English and Spanish. Residents of Lane County, please take the survey today and distribute it widely, especially to marginalized communities. Contact information: Lane Climate Equity and Resilience Task Force Haley Case-Scott, Climate Justice Grassroots Organizer 541-313-8447...
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