Monthly Archives: April 2010

Hot News on Florida’s Mental Health Care-Individual’s Choice

Posted on April 29, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Update for all Floridians on Mental Health Care   1. Congress passed H.R. 3590, “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” on Sunday, March 21, 2010.  This Act has many intrusive and subjective mental health screening provisions that are set to take … Continue reading →

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Florida Psychiatrist Now Involved In Dosing Scandal

Posted on April 29, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Pharmalot The Pfizer Geodon Trial And Physician Mishaps By Ed Silverman April 28, 2010   Earlier this month, the FDA sent Pfizer a warning letter for failing to properly monitor pediatric clinical trials in which at least 13 children with … Continue reading →

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Photos from Gabriel Myers Day-Lake Wales Vigil

Posted on April 27, 2010 by CCHR Florida

PART 2 OF 4  

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Florida Too Late In Terminating Drug Happy Psychiatrist

Posted on April 26, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Miami Herald   State let danger linger after foster kid’s drug death By FRED GRIMM   Apr 21, 2010   Note the date – July 17, 2006. Denis Maltez, a 67-pound wisp confined to a state-licensed group home, suffered the … Continue reading →

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Photos from Gabriel Myers Day-Clearwater Vigil

Posted on April 22, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Part 1 of 4 in a series    

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Can ADD Symptoms be Caused by a Disruptive Environment?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by CCHR Florida

In an article titled “ADHD Symptoms often Subside Within a Year” from Medline Plus, the following statement was made:   “The study authors pointed out that it is possible that attention problems could be the result of factors other than … Continue reading →

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Controversial Miami psychiatrist dropped from Medicaid

Posted on April 21, 2010 by CCHR Florida

    The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office attributed the death to a life-threatening side effect of over-medication. In his deposition, Maltez’s psychiatrist Dr. Steven Kaplan said he is not responsible for Denis’ death. “I don’t believe he died of anything … Continue reading →

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Another tragedy-Psychiatrist’s Red Flags Overlooked

Posted on April 20, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Miami Herald Red flags overlooked in prescription drug death of 12-year-old BY CAROL MARBIN MILLER April 18, 2010         Born with autism, 12-year-old Denis Maltez was “hyper, needy, pesty,” his psychiatrist wrote following a May 2007 visit.  … Continue reading →

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CCHR Florida in the news-Tonight is the Vigil

Posted on April 16, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Gabriel Myers Day    The Right to Informed Consent Candlelight Vigil for Gabriel Myers When: Tonight, 7:00 PM Clearwater location: Bike walk of the Memorial Bridge in downtown Clearwater More info: 727-442-8820     http://www.tampabay.com/news/briefs/driver-pleads-guilty-to-dui-manslaughter-in-death-of-east-lake-high/1086357   St. Petersburg Times Vigil … Continue reading →

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Federal Mental Health Care Gives Big Pharma Carte Blanche

Posted on April 16, 2010 by CCHR Florida

When it comes to the mental health and pharmaceutical industries there are no czars, executive compensation caps or anti-trust policies. On the contrary, with the passage of recent Mental Health Care legislation, Big Pharma now has free reign to develop … Continue reading →

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