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- Radical
Psychology Network
International group of psychologists and non-psychologists trying
to change psychology and society, especially focused on voicing
perspectives not often heard in mainstream psychology and psychiatry.
Links to the RadPsyNet discussion group, newsletter, conference
proceedings, and much more. Well worth the visit.
- Successful Schizophrenia
A "Psychiatric Deconstruction Zone". Includes an excellent collection
of links for survivors of psychiatric abuses and others interested
in alternatives to mainstream treatments for psychiatric problems.
- Society
for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
A non-profit organization of approximately 3500 psychologists and
others interested in the psychological aspects of important social
issues.
- A
new anti-psychiatry website.
- ASA
Section of Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Most of these people are sociologists, but many are trained in (sociological)
social psychology. This is where most academic work on social movements/activism
is concentrated.
- Research
Unit on "The Public and Social Movements"
Research group doing theoretical and empirical research on the formation,
structure, and dynamics of social movements and collective behaviour.
- PSYETA:
Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Non-profit group of psychologists "dedicated to the enrichment and
protection of both human and non-human animal lives".
- Participatory
Action Research
This network of researchers has a "commitment to promoting high
standards of intellectual and social integrity in doing social research
for social change". Includes searchable archives with over 30 scholarly
publications on-line.
- International
Society for Political Psychology Home Page
Interdisciplinary, scientific society concerned with the relation
between politics and psychological processes.
- Political
Psychology Discussion Group
Supported by the International Society for Political Psychology
and the Political Psychology Section of the American Political Science
Association.
- Timothy
Leary Home Page
Famous for encouraging the use of hallucinogenic drugs in the 1960s,
psychologist Timothy Leary continued until his recent death to push
the boundaries of psychology. Warning: Graphics- intensive site.
- Scientists
for Global Responsibility
International association of scientists (mostly physicists and computer
scientists, but also some psychologists and others) which aims to
re-examine the role of science and technology in modern society.
Concerned primarily with environmental and nuclear issues.
- Self-help
Recovery
Self-help recovery from addictions based on Rational Emotive Therapy.
Also contains links to other organizations such a SMART Recovery.
- The New England Participatory Research Network
is a group of sociologists and psychologists involved in issues
of immigration, work and "downsizing", and homelessness. A regional
conference is planned for the fall. Email
Bronwyn Williams/Mary Brydon-Miller (brydwill@chi.tds.net).
- APA
Public Policy Office
The Public Interest Advocacy group of the American Psychology Association
is engaged in federal (US) legislative advocacy on issues pertaining
to women; ethnic minorities, lesbians, gays and bisexuals, children,
persons with disabilities, etc. Site includes issue updates and
information for advocaates and summaries of relevant research pertaining
to policy. You may also want to visit the APA Public Interest Programs.
- Bulletin of
the Atomic Scientists
International reports on peace, security and nuclear affairs. An
occasional contribution by psychologists.
- Psychology, Politics,
Resistance
A UK-based network of psychologists and others who oppose abuses
and oppression perpetuated in the name of psychology. They do not
have a web site, but look here for information on their second national
meeting, to be held 14 December 1996 in London.
- Graduation
Pledge Alliance
Psychologist and activist Dr. Neil Wollman is co-creator of this
programs, which encourages university graduates to take a pledge
of social responsibility.
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