by CCHR Florida | Oct 28, 2024 | Mass Violence, Psychiatric Drugs, Suicide
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died due to drugs and the efforts to prevent drug abuse have not stopped this crisis. But underneath it all is a hidden tale of addiction, violence and the greed of those who profess their intention to help. The War on Drugs The...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 15, 2024 | Military & Veterans
August 7th is observed annually across the country to recognize those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice in service to the United States. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an award-winning nonprofit that works to protect...
by CCHR Florida | Feb 8, 2024 | Baker Act, Rights
By: Dr. Stephen Talmadge Ph.D. psychology | Attorney INTRODUCTION I will address many questions about Baker Acts and will present a brief history and some facts about prevalence. I will talk about whether the Baker Act is criminal or civil law, patient rights, and...
by CCHR Florida | Jan 17, 2024 | Children and Teens, ECT, Legislation, Mental Illness
Today’s doctors are struggling to treat psychological problems and despite that, we are still using electroshock — even on children. In 2003, Dr. Loren Mosher and Professor David Cohen wrote a brief paper, “The Ethics of Electroconvulsive Therapy.”...
by CCHR Florida | Jan 3, 2024 | Baker Act
These are letters and emails thanking CCHR Florida for the help provided to families: “Thanks for sending the documents, for all of your help and encouragement, and for being so accessible when I felt utterly helpless. The Baker Act Facility wore my daughter...
by CCHR Florida | Jun 19, 2023 | Children and Teens, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Parental Rights
If you were to read the news or do a simple Google search for mental health and children, you’d be bombarded with stories feigning a mental health crisis among children in the United States, demanding change. However, these stories are spun by the same people...
by CCHR Florida | Mar 31, 2023 | Children and Teens, Parental Rights
While some argue that school children are facing a mental health crisis and demand answers, perhaps the question we should be asking is: Why are schools involved in children’s mental health in the first place? As administrators, legislators and parents in the...
by CCHR Florida | Dec 29, 2022 | Alternatives, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Drugs, Suicide
Although many individuals do struggle during the winter months and deserve effective care, the idea that suicide rates climb over the holidays is false. Acknowledging that people can struggle at any time of the year, getting people the help they need whenever...
by CCHR Florida | Nov 17, 2022 | Psychiatric Drugs
According to research, “Psychiatric medications are among the most heavily advertised prescriptions in the United States. […] Psychiatric drugs comprised three of the five most advertised classes of medication and were among the first drugs to attain...
by CCHR Florida | Nov 2, 2022 | Baker Act, Parental Rights, Rights
Recognized for their outstanding work, CCHR organized a campaign that helped pass key pieces of legislation protecting children and parental rights. On October 12th, the Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) took home the 2022 Platinum...
by CCHR Florida | Nov 2, 2022 | ECT, Rights
What Is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy sends electricity through the brain. The voltage can be as high as 460, and the current causes a surge of electrical activity, resulting in a seizure. ECT got its start in 1934 when psychiatrist Ladislas Meduna, having recognized...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 26, 2022 | Rights
To Lead the World in Freedom, We Must Start With Mental Health Around the world, civil liberties are declining. People in the United States have long celebrated these freedoms and have woven them into the fabric of American culture. The right to have autonomy over...
by CCHR Florida | Jun 14, 2022 | Mass Violence
More than 30 studies, drug regulatory agency warnings and expert opinion link psychotropic drugs to violent and suicidal behavior. According to a report, “Psychiatric Drugs: Create Violence & Suicide”, written and released by the Citizens Commission on Human...
by CCHR Florida | May 24, 2022 | Baker Act, Parental Rights
The international Social Impact Awards honor communicators who use their platforms to better their community and the global community at large. The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) received the 2022 Social Impact Award for their work...
by CCHR Florida | Apr 20, 2022 | Baker Act, Parental Rights, Rights
Awarded for outstanding work, CCHR developed a successful strategy to organize a campaign resulting in the passing of legislation to protect parental rights. Many apply but only few are chosen. Each year PRNEWS Nonprofit Awards spotlight organizations challenging...