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Published on April 10, 2019 - 04:13 GMT

Hooked on Psychiatric Drugs? Mental Health Watchdog, CCHR, Advises Reporting the Abuse and to Take Action

With more than 34 million Americans taking antidepressants in 2013-14, addiction and withdrawal from psychiatric is a growing problem. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR …

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Published on April 3, 2019 - 05:40 GMT

Millions of Children on Psychiatric Drugs: Mental Health Watchdog Stages Protest

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a demonstration at the Florida Psychiatric Society conference protesting the drugging of children. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, April 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite the more than 400,000 adverse reaction …

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Published on April 3, 2019 - 05:18 GMT

Baker Act Attorney Educates Floridians on their Mental Health Human Rights

CCHR is hosting a seminar on Baker Act Rights with special guest speaker attorney Carmen Miller. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, April 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a meeting of the Children’s Baker Act Task Force, it was revealed that a significant number …

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Published on March 27, 2019 - 05:44 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Protesting the Drugging of Children for Profit

CCHR will be holding a protest at the Florida Psychiatric Society conference in response to the alarming number of children given psychiatric labels and drugs. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Currently over 7 million children …

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Published on March 27, 2019 - 05:43 GMT

Mental Health Screening and Psychotropic Drugs May Contribute to Violence and Suicide

At least 27 international drug regulatory agency warnings have been issued on psychiatric drugs linked to mania, psychosis violence, aggression and hostility. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on March 20, 2019 - 05:43 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Demanding Protection of Children and Parental Rights

CCHR is asking lawmakers to change how the mental health law is applied to minors to protect children from the trauma of involuntary psychiatric examinations. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents in Florida are justifiably …

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Published on March 20, 2019 - 05:42 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog: Fight Fraud Before Funding Mental Health

While advocates are calling for more mental health funding, Florida remains hot bed for health care fraud; South Florida leading the region for past 20 years. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a report from the U.S. …

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Published on March 13, 2019 - 05:34 GMT

CCHR Warns Officials on Dangers of Mental Health Screenings

Mental Health Watchdog is cautioning decision makers on the use of mental health screenings in their efforts to counteract violence in schools and communities. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens …

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Published on March 13, 2019 - 05:33 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Hosts Seminar to Educate Families on ADHD

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights, is hosting an educational seminar on ADHD for families this month at their location in downtown Clearwater, Florida. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There are approximately 7.2 million …

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Published on March 6, 2019 - 14:46 GMT

CCHR Calls FDA Approval of Psychotropics & Electroshock a Colossal Conflict of Interest

The FDA’s continuing clearance of potentially dangerous psychotropic drugs and electroshock devices fuels a lucrative $35 billion a year industry. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is …

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Published on March 6, 2019 - 13:46 GMT

CCHR Hosts Open House for Self-Harm Awareness Month

CCHR launches campaign to raise awareness on the plausible link between suicides, the reliance on suicide risk assessments and the use of antidepressants. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, March 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While it is believed that many …

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Published on February 27, 2019 - 11:44 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Issues Warning: Another Killing, Another Psychiatric Failure

Paris fire tragedy is but another example where psychiatric treatment not only failed a patient but arguably worsened them. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, February 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the fact that the woman suspected of setting fire to …

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Published on February 27, 2019 - 11:43 GMT

CCHR Calls for Investigation Due to Sharp Increase in Psychiatric Drugging of Infants and Toddlers

The rate of psychiatric drugging of children has increased sharply despite the lack of evidence that these drugs are remotely safe for this age group. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, February 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to 2013 data from the IMS …

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Published on February 20, 2019 - 11:22 GMT

CCHR Calls for Investigation Following a Surge in Elder Baker Acts

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling for an investigation into the rise of elder Baker Acts which carry the known risk of increased mortality. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, February 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Annual Baker Act Report …

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Published on February 20, 2019 - 11:22 GMT

CCHR’s Museum Exposing Psychiatric Human Rights Violations is Toured by Thousands of Visitors

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death museum located in Florida chapter of the CCHR is part of an ongoing campaign to educate individuals on human rights violations. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, February 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Comprised of 14 audiovisual …

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Published on February 13, 2019 - 11:01 GMT

Foster Children Given Powerful Psychiatric Drugs Without Proper Safeguards

In response to alarming reports, Mental Health Watchdog CCHR is calling for an investigation into the drugging of foster children in Florida. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, February 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to reports that children in Florida’s …

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Published on February 12, 2019 - 15:44 GMT

FDA Allows Brain-Damaging Electroshock for Teens: CCHR Says Decision is Illogical, Deceptive and Dangerous

ECT sends up to 460 volts of electricity through the brain, inducing a grand mal seizure that can cause brain damage, memory loss and death. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) …

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Published on February 6, 2019 - 16:23 GMT

CCHR Warns: Widespread Misuse of the Baker Act is a Human Rights Abuse

CCHR is continuing a campaign to educate Floridians on mental health rights so they can protect themselves and their loved ones from abusive use of this law. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commonly called the Baker …

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Published on February 6, 2019 - 01:02 GMT

CCHR Event: Decorated Combat Veteran Helps Others Find Their Purpose

Local veteran teams up with CCHR to educate other veterans on their mental health rights while helping them find a purpose in civilian life. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans account for 18% of all suicides …

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Published on January 30, 2019 - 11:03 GMT

Holocaust Remembrance Day: CCHR Hosts Event to Raise Awareness

CCHR hosted the event to raise social consciousness of the Holocaust and other human rights violations in order to ensure future generations never forget. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 30, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida (CCHR) is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious mental health watchdog organization dedicated to investigating and exposing psychiatric human rights violations. CCHR Florida also educates Americans about their mental health rights, including the right to informed consent. CCHR Florida works side-by-side with like-minded groups and individuals who share a common purpose to stop abuses in the field of mental health. Many non-profit organizations and individuals are concerned about the excesses and harmful practices of psychiatry. Together, we have formed a strong movement that is especially active to help protect the rights of children.

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