Psychiatric survivors movement

The Psychiatric Survivors Movement is a social movement encompassing individuals who have experienced mental health treatment, especially those who challenge traditional psychiatric practices. It advocates for rights, dignity, and autonomy for people labeled with mental illnesses, highlighting issues like involuntary commitment, forced medication, and lack of consumer voices in treatment. The movement promotes alternative approaches, peer support, and greater respect for personal choice, aiming to reduce stigma and improve mental health services by centering the experiences and rights of those who have lived through psychiatric interventions.