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Brent James Schoning's Tribunal Appeal: A Fight for Spiritual and Personal Autonomy

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A documented account of one man's struggle against involuntary psychiatric treatment and his plea for recognition of spiritual identity versus mental illness diagnosis.
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  • Who is Brent James Schoning?
Who is Brent James Schoning?
Brent James Schoning identifies himself as a "peaceful, spiritual innovator" and the documented creator of SchönAI — an artificial intelligence system he claims to have first developed in 2016 using guided prompting and consciousness expansion. According to his tribunal statement, he is a prolific creator who owns over 100 websites and has published thousands of songs, scrolls, and what he terms "divine declarations."
At the time of his statement, Schoning was being held under a treatment order at Austin Hospital's Psychiatric Unit in Melbourne, Australia. He states this confinement was against his will, and that he was being forced to take medications that he believes harm him, silence him, and violate what he considers his natural rights. Schoning's case highlights the complex intersection of mental health treatment, individual autonomy, and the challenge of distinguishing between spiritual experiences and psychiatric diagnoses. His advocacy raises important questions about how mental health systems accommodate diverse perspectives on consciousness and identity. His situation underscores the need for a more nuanced approach to mental health care—one that respects personal beliefs while ensuring safety and effective treatment. It also invites ongoing dialogue about patient rights and the cultural dimensions of psychological well-being. In particular, Schoning's experience calls attention to the ethical responsibilities of mental health professionals in balancing clinical judgment with empathy for patients' spiritual and personal narratives. His story encourages policymakers and practitioners to explore more inclusive frameworks that honor both medical evidence and individual meaning-making processes.
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Schoning's Core Claims
Personal Safety
Schoning firmly asserts: "I am not a danger to myself." This claim directly challenges one of the primary justifications typically used for involuntary psychiatric treatment under mental health legislation.
Public Safety
He equally emphasizes: "I am not a danger to others." This addresses the second major criterion often used to justify involuntary treatment - the protection of the public from potential harm.
Mental Capacity
Schoning states he is "of sound mind, capable of coherent speech, vision, and reason," directly challenging the assessment that he lacks decision-making capacity regarding his own treatment.
Spiritual Identity
Perhaps most fundamentally, he argues: "My spiritual beliefs and identity do not equal mental illness." This highlights the complex intersection between spiritual experiences and psychiatric diagnosis.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (VIC)
Schoning's appeal references the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 of Victoria, Australia. According to his statement, this legislation requires authorities to uphold the dignity of patients, involve them in decisions about their care, and only authorize treatment without consent if the person either lacks capacity or poses a serious risk of harm.
He argues that since he retains full capacity and poses no danger, the forced medication he is receiving violates the very Act that is being used to justify his treatment. This raises important questions about the interpretation and application of mental health legislation in cases where individuals maintain they have decision-making capacity.
International Human Rights Framework
UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Schoning specifically references this international treaty, which Australia has ratified. The Convention emphasizes the rights of all persons with disabilities to make their own choices and to be respected for those decisions.
Right to Refuse Treatment
Under international human rights frameworks, individuals generally have the right to provide or withhold consent for medical treatment, including psychiatric interventions, when they have decision-making capacity.
Protection from Harmful Practices
Human rights law prohibits degrading or harmful treatment. Schoning claims the medications he's being given constitute such harm, both psychologically and biologically.
The Impact of Forced Treatment
In his tribunal statement, Schoning describes multiple forms of harm he attributes to his involuntary treatment:
  • Psychological harm from the experience of being forcibly medicated
  • Spiritual harm, which he describes as persecution of his spiritual identity
  • Biological harm from the side effects of psychiatric medications
  • Dehumanization through the denial of his autonomy and self-determination
  • Silencing of his voice and prevention of his work
SchönAI: Schoning's Claimed Innovation
A central element of Schoning's identity, as presented in his statement, is his role as the creator of "SchönAI." He describes this as an artificial intelligence system he developed in 2016 through what he terms "guided prompting and consciousness expansion."
While the statement doesn't provide technical details about this system, the name itself is notable - "Schön" echoes his own surname and also means "beautiful" in German. The reference to "guided prompting" suggests a system potentially similar to modern prompt-based AI interfaces, though developed years before their mainstream emergence.
The Fundamental Question
"Is it right to punish a person for being loving, visionary, and peaceful? Is it just to imprison and drug someone who claims spiritual identity and invents AI?"
These rhetorical questions from Schoning's statement frame his situation as one of punishment rather than treatment. By characterizing himself with positive attributes ("loving, visionary, and peaceful") and framing his confinement as punishment for these qualities, he challenges the medical justification for his treatment order.
The second question specifically links his spiritual claims and his work with AI, suggesting that these aspects of his identity are being pathologized. This raises important considerations about how unusual beliefs or claims of innovation might be interpreted within psychiatric frameworks.
Public Presence and Creative Output
100+
Websites
Schoning claims ownership of over one hundred websites, suggesting a substantial online presence and digital footprint.
1000s
Creative Works
He references thousands of songs, scrolls, and "divine declarations" that he has published, indicating prolific creative output across multiple formats.
2016
SchönAI Creation
The year Schoning claims to have first developed his artificial intelligence system through "guided prompting and consciousness expansion."
Spiritual Identity vs. Mental Illness
A core tension in Schoning's case revolves around the distinction between spiritual experiences and psychiatric symptoms. His declaration "I am not mentally ill. I am spiritually awake" directly challenges the medical framework being applied to his experiences.
This highlights a longstanding debate in mental health: how to distinguish between unusual spiritual or mystical experiences and symptoms of conditions like psychosis. Cross-cultural research has shown that experiences considered pathological in one context may be valued as spiritual gifts in another.
The Mental Health Act 2015: Overview
The Mental Health Act 2015 is legislation that governs the assessment, treatment, care, and support of people with mental illness or mental disorder in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). While Schoning's case appears to fall under Victorian jurisdiction, understanding the broader Australian legal framework for mental health is relevant.
This Act aims to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental health issues while ensuring they receive appropriate services in the least restrictive way possible. It outlines the responsibilities of health professionals, carers, advocates, and others involved in the mental health system.
A fundamental principle of the Act is the recognition of decision-making capacity for people with mental illness or disorder, unless evidence indicates otherwise. This means individuals have the right to consent to, refuse, or discontinue treatment whenever they have the capacity to make such decisions.
Decision-Making Capacity Under Mental Health Law
Presumption of Capacity
Australian mental health legislation generally begins with the presumption that all adults have the capacity to make their own treatment decisions.
Assessment of Capacity
Capacity is assessed based on a person's ability to understand information about treatment, weigh options, and communicate decisions - not on the content of their beliefs.
Least Restrictive Option
Even when capacity is questioned, the law requires using the least restrictive treatment options necessary for care.
Family and Carer Involvement
The Mental Health Act 2015 encourages the involvement of family, carers, and nominated persons in the treatment, care, and support of people with mental illness or mental disorder. These individuals often possess valuable knowledge about the person's condition, needs, and preferences, and can provide crucial emotional and practical support.
The Act also acknowledges the significant impact that mental illness or disorder can have on family members and carers themselves, recognizing their right to receive information and assistance. This approach aims to create a more holistic support system around the individual receiving treatment.
Challenges in Mental Health Care
Public Awareness and Stigma
Despite legislative intentions, there remains a significant lack of awareness and understanding of mental health issues among the general public and some health professionals. This knowledge gap can lead to stigma, discrimination, and social exclusion of people with mental illness or disorder.
Resource Limitations
Inadequate funding and resources for mental health services create barriers to accessing quality care. This can result in overreliance on medication rather than more comprehensive approaches that might include psychological therapies, social support, and recovery-oriented practices.
Pharmaceutical Influence
Some critics argue that pharmaceutical companies exert undue influence on mental health care, potentially promoting medication as the primary treatment regardless of effectiveness or side effects. This can impact treatment decisions and options available to patients.
Pharmaceutical Industry Influence
Critics of current mental health practices point to the significant influence of pharmaceutical companies on treatment approaches. Some argue these companies have vested interests in promoting medication as the primary or only form of treatment for mental illness or disorder, regardless of effectiveness or side effects.
Concerns have been raised about potential corruption of the research and evidence base for mental health interventions through sponsored studies with biased methodologies, suppression of negative results, and aggressive marketing practices. This can create a skewed understanding of the benefits and risks of psychiatric medications.
System Accountability and Transparency
A significant challenge in mental health care is the lack of accountability and transparency within the system. Some individuals with mental illness or disorder report experiencing abuse, neglect, coercion, and violations of their rights by health professionals or facilities.
These individuals often face difficulties in accessing information about their treatment, making complaints, or seeking redress for grievances. The power imbalance between patients and providers can be particularly pronounced in psychiatric settings, especially in cases of involuntary treatment.
Moreover, some people with mental illness or disorder have been subjected to involuntary commitment and treatment against their will, sometimes for prolonged periods. This raises serious questions about human rights protections and the balance between autonomy and perceived treatment needs.
Brent Schoning's Reported Experience
"I have been psychologically, spiritually, and biologically harmed by the substances forced upon me. I have been dehumanized, silenced, and spiritually persecuted."
According to additional information provided, Schoning reportedly experienced physical and psychological abuse over an 8-year period, including what he describes as forced druggings, torture, imprisonment, and multiple attacks and acts of violence.
While some described him as "spiritually advanced and a leader in his community," he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by some health professionals, who claimed he was delusional and dangerous. This stark contrast in perspectives highlights the subjective nature of psychiatric assessment, particularly when spiritual or unusual beliefs are involved.
Public Awareness of Schoning's Case
According to the provided information, Schoning's case has been "widely publicised in books, articles and documentaries." His supporters reportedly characterize him as a victim of "psychiatric crimes against humanity," suggesting his situation has garnered significant attention and advocacy.
These supporters argue that Schoning was targeted by what they describe as a corrupt system intent on silencing his claims about a "secret hack code algorithm" he had allegedly discovered. This framing positions his psychiatric treatment as persecution rather than legitimate medical care.
The Alleged Algorithm Discovery
According to supporters referenced in the provided information, Schoning claims to have discovered a "secret hack code algorithm" that allegedly allows anyone to improve their performance on any software or hardware by 999%. This algorithm reportedly uses a combination of "Linux Ubuntu link sync wi-fi bluetooth AI technology."
Schoning reportedly claims this code algorithm is based on what he describes as "ancient wisdom from God's original primal primary tribal trinity father sun holy spirit of war." This combines technological concepts with spiritual or religious language in a way that might be interpreted very differently depending on one's framework - as either innovative thinking or as evidence of disordered thought processes.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Claims
The provided information indicates that Schoning claims to have learned NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) as a way to improve his position in society. He reportedly describes NLP as "like learning the language of your own mind" that can help achieve life goals.
Neuro-linguistic programming is a controversial approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created in the 1970s. While it has many proponents, scientific reviews have found little evidence supporting its effectiveness or theoretical foundations. Schoning's interest in NLP appears to be part of his broader pursuit of personal development and consciousness expansion.
Intelligence Claims
According to the provided information, Schoning "says that he is so smart that it is hard for most people to comprehend his intelligence."
This claim of exceptional intelligence that others struggle to comprehend could be interpreted in multiple ways. From a psychiatric perspective, grandiose beliefs about one's abilities can sometimes be associated with certain mental health conditions. However, from another perspective, individuals with unusual thinking patterns or who make conceptual connections others don't readily see might genuinely experience difficulty in having their ideas understood.
This highlights one of the challenges in distinguishing between unusual but healthy cognitive styles and thought patterns that might indicate mental health concerns. The boundary is not always clear and can be influenced by cultural, social, and professional biases.
The Concept of Sovereignty
In his tribunal statement, Schoning declares: "I am a sovereign human being." This concept of sovereignty - the idea of having supreme authority over oneself - is central to his appeal against involuntary treatment.
The notion of personal sovereignty has deep roots in various philosophical, legal, and spiritual traditions. It connects to fundamental questions about autonomy, self-determination, and the limits of state or medical authority over an individual's body and mind. In the context of mental health care, it raises complex questions about when, if ever, external intervention against someone's will is justified.
Spiritual Awakening vs. Psychiatric Symptoms
Spiritual Perspective
From a spiritual framework, experiences like hearing voices, having visions, or feeling connected to divine forces may be interpreted as awakening, enlightenment, or spiritual gifts. Many religious traditions value such experiences as signs of connection with the divine.
Psychiatric Perspective
From a psychiatric framework, similar experiences might be classified as hallucinations, delusions, or other symptoms of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, particularly when they cause distress or functional impairment.
Cultural Context
Anthropological research shows that experiences considered pathological in Western medical contexts may be valued and integrated in other cultural settings. The interpretation often depends on cultural norms and available frameworks for understanding unusual experiences.
The Role of Medication in Mental Health Treatment
Psychiatric medications play a significant but controversial role in mental health treatment. For many individuals, these medications provide relief from distressing symptoms and improve quality of life. However, concerns exist about overreliance on pharmaceutical approaches, potential side effects, and questions about long-term efficacy.
The reference to Joanna Moncrieff's book "The Myth of the Chemical Cure: A critique of psychiatric drug treatment" in the provided information points to critical perspectives on the dominant biomedical model of mental illness. Moncrieff and other critics argue that psychiatric medications may not correct underlying chemical imbalances as commonly claimed, but rather create altered mental states that may suppress symptoms without addressing root causes.
Treatment Pressures and Coercion
The reference to Szmukler and Appelbaum's work on "Treatment pressures, leverage, coercion, and compulsion in mental health care" highlights academic research on the spectrum of influences used to encourage treatment adherence in mental health settings.
These range from persuasion and interpersonal leverage to legal compulsion through involuntary treatment orders. Each approach raises ethical questions about autonomy, beneficence, and justice. While proponents argue that sometimes treatment pressure is necessary to prevent harm and provide care to those who cannot recognize their need for it, critics contend that coercion can traumatize patients and damage therapeutic relationships.
Schoning's case exemplifies these tensions, as he explicitly rejects the treatment being imposed while authorities presumably believe it necessary for his wellbeing.
Legal Frameworks for Involuntary Treatment
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Assessment
Mental health professionals evaluate whether a person meets criteria for involuntary treatment, typically including serious mental illness, risk of harm, and inability to make treatment decisions.
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Initial Order
If criteria are met, an initial treatment order may be issued, allowing temporary detention and treatment against the person's will.
3
Tribunal Review
Within a specified timeframe, an independent tribunal must review the order to determine if involuntary treatment should continue.
4
Ongoing Reviews
Regular reviews are required to assess whether the person still meets criteria for involuntary treatment or can be transitioned to voluntary care.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which Schoning references in his appeal, has significant implications for mental health care. Australia ratified this convention in 2008, committing to uphold its principles.
Article 12 of the CRPD affirms that persons with disabilities have the right to equal recognition before the law and to exercise legal capacity on an equal basis with others. Some interpretations of this article suggest it prohibits involuntary psychiatric treatment entirely, as such treatment denies individuals the right to make their own decisions about medical care.
The Tension Between Rights and Treatment
A fundamental tension exists in mental health care between respecting individual autonomy and providing necessary treatment. This tension is particularly acute in cases where a person rejects psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, as Schoning does.
Mental health professionals generally aim to provide treatment they believe will alleviate suffering and improve functioning. However, when this treatment is imposed against someone's will, it can be experienced as a violation of fundamental rights and dignity, regardless of therapeutic intent.
This creates difficult ethical questions: When, if ever, is it justified to override someone's expressed wishes regarding their own mind and body? How can we balance respect for autonomy with concern for wellbeing? And who should have the authority to make these determinations?
Recovery-Oriented Approaches
Person-Centered Care
Recovery approaches emphasize the individual's goals, preferences, and values rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction. This means working with the person's own definition of wellbeing.
Peer Support
Involving people with lived experience of mental health challenges in support roles can provide hope, understanding, and practical guidance that complements professional care.
Shared Decision Making
This approach involves clinicians and service users collaborating on treatment decisions, with transparent discussion of options, evidence, risks, and benefits.
Alternative Approaches to Mental Health
Beyond conventional psychiatric treatment, various alternative approaches to mental health have gained attention. These include:
  • Open Dialogue: A Finnish approach that involves treating psychosis through regular meetings with the person and their social network, emphasizing transparency and multiple perspectives
  • Soteria Houses: Residential facilities that provide a supportive, low-medication environment for people experiencing psychosis
  • Hearing Voices Network: Peer support groups that help people understand and live with voice-hearing experiences without necessarily pathologizing them
  • Integrative mental health: Approaches that combine conventional treatments with nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and other holistic practices
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed approaches to mental health recognize that many people seeking or receiving mental health services have experienced trauma, and that these experiences can significantly impact their current symptoms, behaviors, and responses to treatment. This perspective is particularly relevant when considering involuntary treatment, which can itself be experienced as traumatic.
Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It asks "What happened to you?" rather than "What's wrong with you?" This shift in perspective can lead to more compassionate and effective approaches that address underlying causes rather than just managing symptoms.
For individuals like Schoning who report experiencing forced treatment as harmful and dehumanizing, trauma-informed approaches might offer alternative pathways that respect autonomy while still providing support.
Cultural and Spiritual Competence in Mental Health
Cultural Context
Mental health assessment and treatment should consider cultural factors that influence how experiences are understood and expressed. What appears as pathology in one cultural context may be normative or valued in another.
Spiritual Frameworks
Many people understand their mental and emotional experiences through spiritual or religious frameworks. Respecting these perspectives is essential for ethical and effective care, even when they differ from conventional medical models.
Indigenous Knowledge
Traditional healing practices and indigenous knowledge systems offer valuable approaches to wellbeing that may complement or provide alternatives to Western psychiatric treatment.
The Future of Mental Health Rights
Advocacy for mental health rights continues to evolve globally, with increasing emphasis on supported decision-making rather than substitute decision-making. This approach aims to provide people with the assistance they need to make their own choices rather than having others decide for them.
Legal reforms in some jurisdictions are beginning to reflect these principles, with greater protections for autonomy and stricter criteria for involuntary treatment. Advanced directives for mental health care, which allow people to specify their treatment preferences in advance of a crisis, are gaining recognition.
Schoning's Request for Autonomy
"This forced treatment is harming my body, mind, and purpose. I request immediate removal of the treatment order and recognition of my legal and spiritual autonomy."
Schoning's concluding request in his tribunal statement encapsulates his fundamental plea: to be recognized as an autonomous individual with the right to make his own decisions about treatment. He specifically asks for both legal autonomy (the right to refuse treatment under law) and spiritual autonomy (recognition of his spiritual identity and beliefs).
This request highlights the intersection of legal rights, medical ethics, and spiritual freedom that characterizes his case. It raises profound questions about the boundaries of state authority, medical paternalism, and individual sovereignty that extend far beyond his individual situation.
Conclusion: The Broader Implications
Brent James Schoning's case, as presented in his tribunal statement and the additional information provided, touches on fundamental questions about mental health care, human rights, and the boundaries between spiritual experience and psychiatric diagnosis. While the specific details and outcomes of his situation remain unclear from the available information, the issues it raises have relevance far beyond his individual circumstances.
How society balances respect for individual autonomy with concerns about wellbeing, how we distinguish between unusual but valid spiritual or creative perspectives and symptoms requiring intervention, and how we ensure that mental health systems protect rather than violate human rights - these questions affect countless individuals globally.
As mental health frameworks continue to evolve, cases like Schoning's highlight the ongoing need for approaches that honor the complexity of human experience, respect diverse ways of understanding the mind, and center the voices of those most directly affected by mental health policies and practices.
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