David Oaks

David Oaks is an advocate known for his work in mental health rights and reform. He founded MindFreedom International, an organization that promotes the rights of people with mental health conditions to be involved in their treatment and to oppose practices they view as harmful or coercive. Oaks has been a vocal critic of forced psychiatric treatments and has worked to improve recognition of patients' dignity and autonomy. His efforts aim to challenge stigma, promote alternative approaches, and ensure that individuals with mental health issues are treated with respect and their voices heard.