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In Spain, a movement is fighting the mental illness stigma

Sara Plaza Mar Sala Kike Castro

October 18, 2023 |

Sphera |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Spain, Barcelona

The Mad Pride movement and groups like Orgullo Loco work to protect the rights of people seeking psychiatric care, as many report traumatic experiences with psychiatric hospitals like being forcibly checked in and given harmful treatments like electroshock therapy. The groups provide a sense of community, host events for members and organize demonstrations to rally support and advocate for policy change.

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