Birgit Valla News Today

Provide human support and know what you are doing. With knowledge from researcher Anders Sørensen and experience from survivors, this year's Mad in Norway seminar gave hope to those who want to stop using psychiatric drugs. Here you get a summary and the opportunity to see the features from the seminar.

Fernando de Freitas, co-founder of Mad in Brasil, passed away January 30. He was devoted to transforming psychiatric care in Brazil and beyond

Mad in Ireland is the newest Mad in America affiliate. The network of affiliate sites is becoming a global voice for change.

Birgit Valla has been recognized by the Foundation for the Promotion of Freedom of Expression in Mental Health Care for her work to ensure a fundamental respect for the human being in mental health.

The award for the freedom of expression in mental health care is intended to draw attention to, and help ensure the conditions for, free expression. The board has unanimously decided that Birgit Valla will be awarded the Prize for promoting freedom of expression in mental health care in 2021.

"People are getting some hope, and they are finding each other, and we are building this community of people who want a change."