When we first created The Icarus Project, we tried to create an inspiring manifesto about the experience of "mental illness" which draws its strength from myth and metaphor as opposed to the paradigms of disease and dysfunction. Here is our original mission statement"¦

Our policy for dealing with difficult communication over email and the internet which easily gets blown out of proportion. We recommend a similar policy for everyone.

Guides and info on using the Icarus website, including how-tos on contributing and editing content, events calendar, etc.

Our national office policy governing wellness and sustainability in how we work together and accomodation for experiences and conditions labeled as mental illnesses. We encourage local groups to develop similar policies and practices to prevent burnout and promote sustainabilty.

Icarus and Freedom Center co-sponsor a radio show hosted by Will Hall on all things madness-related, syndicated through the Pacifica community radio network and broadcast on WXOJ-LPFM in Northampton Massachusetts, KBOO in Oregon,  KWMD in Anchorage Alaska, as well as podcasting and on iTunes. Guests range from author Kate Bornstein and Adbusters publisher Kalle Lasn to Freedom Center and Icarus Project members and anyone who has been through extreme states of madness, advocates, authors, and scientists. Ask your local station to broadcast the show!

Check it out at www.madnessradio.net; archives, and in Itunes.