Tag Archives: Suicide

Suicide, Mental Health Counseling and Parental Consent

Posted on May 18, 2011 by CCHR Florida

Could Hope Witsell’s suicide have been prevented? The mental health counseling she received without her parent’s knowledge is an example of the dangers inherent in leaving parents out of the picture.   Hope’s story is an excruciating tale of bullying … Continue reading →

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What is the Goal of TeenScreen?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Most people take that preventive step towards good health by going to the dentist, doctor or other medical professional for a routine checkup. Since teens today have to deal with peer pressure, bullying, changing hormones and the like, in principle, … Continue reading →

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Why Screen Teens?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Teen Screen is a program developed by Columbia University to specifically screen for mental disorders and risks of suicide in teenagers.  Prevention is normally a good thing, however this program warrants a closer look.     The way Teen Screen … Continue reading →

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Gabriel Myers’ Psychiatrist Gets Warning From FDA

Posted on March 16, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Two important messages, below   Miami Herald MENTAL HEALTH Psychiatrist gets warning from FDA The psychiatrist who treated the Broward foster child who killed himself last year is now in hot water with the FDA.   (full article below)   … Continue reading →

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