Category Archives: psychiatric survivors

The Washington Post Opposes the Expansion of Canada’s Euthanasia Law to Psychiatric Survivors

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By Lisa Blumberg The broadening of eligibility under the Canada’s euthanasia law to include people who are deemed to suffer from “untreatable mental illnesses” has been delayed once again. The expansion had been scheduled to take effect in March. According to the New York Times, the postponement occurred because a parliamentary committee concluded that there … Continue reading The Washington Post Opposes the Expansion of Canada’s Euthanasia Law to Psychiatric Survivors →

ADA31 Lead On – Celebrize! Celebrate & Recognize Non-Apparent Disabilities

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My name is Anita Cameron. I am Director of Minority Outreach for Not Dead Yet, a Rochester, NY-based, national disability rights group opposed to medical discrimination against disabled people, medical rationing, euthanasia and doctor assisted suicide. I’m also a psychiatric survivor. I live with chronic depression and anxiety. My first experience with the mental health … Continue reading ADA31 Lead On – Celebrize! Celebrate & Recognize Non-Apparent Disabilities →

Activist and Friend Judi Chamberlin Died This Weekend

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Late last Saturday night (January 16, 2010), Judi Chamberlin died at home, with family at her side.  This was not unexpected.  Judi has been receiving hospice services for over a year as a chronic lung condition worsened to the point where she decided to enroll in hospice services.  She shared her thoughts and experiences as … Continue reading Activist and Friend Judi Chamberlin Died This Weekend →