Human Rights Coalition for Latin America Mental Hygiene & Social Justice
The OBDH (Observatorio Brasileiro de Diretos Humanos) have been working intensively ever since its creation helping and supporting all Brazilian peopl
The Law does not mean anything to Brazil’s Psychiatric Institutions & Therapists
After Francisco’s passing family started researching and seeking the truth behind Francisco’s sudden death, they learned that he was not the only victim and was not an isolated case.
Gross Violence Against People with a Mental Health diagnosis in Brazil
On June 17, 2021, in Brazil, Police invaded a home and, with three shots, killed Hamilton Cesar Lima Bandeira, a 23 years old young man with a history of intellectual disabilities. According to his mother: ‘the police, after killing Hamilton Cesar with the three shots, police officers dragged […]
Human Rights Violations in Brazil: The Case of Vavá
Vavá is a young man with the mental disorder Schizophrenia
Exercising the Right to Speak Out
Clinicians must respect our rights
Breaking The Rules Saved A Man’s Life
I told him he “looked like shit” and asked if he had slept or eaten.
Addressing Anger at its Source
It seems to me that many of these tragic events have originated from outbursts of uncontrolled or misunderstood rage
BOOK REVIEW: The Craig Lewis Guide to Surviving the Impossible
A guide to get from traumatized to surviving.
I stand in support and solidarity for LGBTQ folks and Survivors of all genders
From age 15 to nearly 18, I was a teenage boy with breasts.
Undiagnosed (Part One): Why Was I Given a Psychiatric Diagnosis?
My parents were taught that “love” was the same as “abuse”; and sadly, it has always been that way.
The Modern Psychiatric In-Patient ‘Technician’
I would be at this disposal and will of these poorly trained and quick-tempered workers.
Mental Health Affairs 