Few people have experienced the struggle of psychiatric patients like Ronald Bassman has. Ronald has seen both sides of the locked door. At the age of 25, he was institutionalized at a psychiatric hospital and treated with electroshock, insulin comas, and massive doses of medication. In this episode, he retells the traumatic events that led him to pursue a doctorate in psychology. He is now the Executive Director of MindFreedom International. He has been part of multiple organizations vying to promote the civil and human rights of people with psychiatric disabilities and provide the tools to facilitate genuine community integration for people who use mental health services. Learn more about his story and the mental health pushing to cultivate a better world for people with mental illness.
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