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Depressed Kids Are Not What You May Think

by CCHR Florida | Mar 24, 2014 | Children and Teens, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights

There is plenty of talk today about children being bullied, not fitting in socially, being assessed at school regularly and having trouble with other life problems. This is so common that children are routinely treated for stress, anxiety and depression. More and...

Americans and Depression

by CCHR Florida | Jan 23, 2013 | Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights

New Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/CCHRflorida?feature=mhee Most people are unaware that the leading cause of Depression is an underlying thyroid problem. The FDA places severe warnings on Antidepressants, including suicidal and homicidal thoughts.

The Depressed and Drug-Free Treatment

by CCHR Florida | Oct 1, 2012 | Alternatives, Fraud, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights

The physical causes of depression are typically not looked for by the medical community. Many people are placed on mind-altering drugs instead. Learn more about the alternatives and protect your rights to informed consent.

No Need for a Mental Health App

by CCHR Florida | Jun 21, 2012 | Baker Act, Children and Teens, DSM, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide

Recently USA Today ran an article about a new app called “WhatsMyM3”. This is an app designed to determine if you are at risk for depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It is not based on any medical or scientific testing and is entirely subjective, leading the person straight into the hands of mental health practitioners.

Psychiatric Medication Prevents Worsening Depression?

by CCHR Florida | Jul 1, 2011 | Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs

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...

Can Fish Oil Fight Depression?

by CCHR Florida | May 9, 2011 | Alternatives

Consuming fish oil may fight depression. Current studies are encouraging, and began in earnest when scientists noted inhabitants of countries with high fish consumption had lower rates of depression. According to an ABC News report, “At Sheffield...