Tag Archives: Psychiatric

Teen Stress Could Lead to Labels

Posted on July 5, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Could stress with your teen lead to false psychiatric labeling? Jeromie Williams, in an article for the, Canada Pop Culture Examiner reports that “Research and records are showing that children and young adults are being diagnosed at higher rates every … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Medication Prevents Worsening Depression?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Psychiatric medication is being promoted by Big Pharma as THE way to handle depression, despite dangerous and even lethal side effects. Martha Rosenberg, writing for OpEd News declares, “A good chunk of pharma’s $4.5 billion direct-to-consumer advertising has been devoted to … Continue reading →

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Pablo Picasso-About Children

Posted on May 11, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Just a quick quote and a link to a pledge to help in preventing to stop psychiatric harm and abuse of children.     “…We should say to each of them; Do you know what you are?   You are a … Continue reading →

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How Can Everyone Have a Mental Illness?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by CCHR Florida

In case you don’t know, there is a book published by the American Psychiatric Association called The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM.  It is used by psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders.  The fifth revision … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Services asks: Florida’s Outpatient Commitment Law – A Lesson in Failed Reform?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by CCHR Florida

The Florida State Senate reported, “in 1971, the Florida Legislature passed into law the ‘Florida Mental Health Act,’ also known as the ‘Baker Act’ (chapter 394 [part I], F.S.). This Act brought about a dramatic and comprehensive revision of Florida’s mental … Continue reading →

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Crunch Time on Health Care Reform Bill: Act Now!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by CCHR Florida

This is crunch time!!   The House of Representatives may vote on health care legislation THIS WEEK and we need your help to say “No” to the psychiatric content of this Bill!   This is the Psychiatric Content of the … Continue reading →

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