by CCHR Florida | Jan 11, 2011 | Psychiatric Drugs
When we read news of a young person commits an act of random violence. It is senseless, tragic and puzzling. It is important to keep in mind that one of the adverse reactions listed on psychotropic drugs is that “Patients of all ages who are stared on...
by CCHR Florida | Dec 30, 2010 | Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs
Michael Phelps, an Olympic Gold Medal winner, has become a symbol of heroism for families across America! As a child, Michael, never sat still, never stopped asking questions, just wanting to go from one thing to another. His mother was told he had ADHD and agreed to...
by CCHR Florida | Dec 15, 2010 | Children and Teens, Rights
If there is one thing that I believe we can all agree on, it’s that children committing suicide due to psychotropic medication is unacceptable and must stop. Click on the link and select “Dead Wrong” to view the latest video entitled, “Dead...
by CCHR Florida | Dec 14, 2010 | Children and Teens, Mental Health Screening
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, some may think it...
by CCHR Florida | Dec 6, 2010 | Children and Teens, Psychiatric Drugs
Violent behavior and Psychiatric drugs have a proven link. Specifically, these are SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) drugs, anti-depressants similar to Prozac. Their brand names also include Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, and Zoloft. Although use...
by CCHR Florida | Nov 22, 2010 | Children and Teens, Psychiatric Drugs
Catholic News Service Drug company greed puts kids at risk, US speaker tells Vatican meeting By Rita Fitch Nov 19, 2010 http://www.catholicreview.org/subpages/storyworldnew-new.aspx?action=9117 VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church may be the only organization that...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 15, 2009 | Legislation
Help stop psychiatric harm and abuse of children. · Sign the pledge Email your Senators and Representative. · Find who they are PLACING OUR CHILDREN IN THE HANDS OF PSYCHIATRY Wednesday, August 5, 2009 Subcommittees in the House and Senate have worked on two versions...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 14, 2009 | Children and Teens, Psychiatric Drugs
MedWatch Written by Mental Health Advocate and Executive Director of The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Laurie Anspach Psychiatry would have us believe that children can be justifiably used as guinea pigs for their experimental use of mind-altering...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 13, 2009 | Children and Teens
Florida’s mental health system for foster kids relies far too often on drugs, with little oversight, according to a draft report on the suicide of 7-year-old Gabriel Myers. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/southflorida/story/1183698.html BY CAROL MARBIN MILLER...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 12, 2009 | Children and Teens
Many of you may have been watching the Florida newspapers recently and seen the article that spoke about two parents who just adopted two children. They came forward on the day that Governor Crist was talking about adoption. The two parents were appalled at how many...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 23, 2009 | Children and Teens
Gov. Charlie Crist urged to stop ‘chemical restraint’ of foster kids http://ping.fm/7ho8j A pair of adoptive parents are urging Gov. Charlie Crist and lawmakers to stop the `chemical restraint’ of children in state care. BY MARC CAPUTO Herald/Times...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 23, 2009 | Children and Teens
Drug issue arises at Crist’s adoption roundtable http://ping.fm/QW1JF The kickoff for Gov. Charlie Crist’s “Explore Adoption Day,” celebrating what the governor’s office calls record-breaking adoption rates in Florida, didn’t go quite as planned. Crist and Lt. Gov....
by CCHR Florida | Jul 16, 2009 | Children and Teens
The Department of Children & Families’ (DCF) study about the lackadaisical use of medication for children shows the agency is taking seriously its mission to protect kids. It should follow through with hefty sanctions for those who ignored the law. Miami...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 7, 2009 | Children and Teens
Miami Herald 07.07.09 A new state study found that child-welfare doctors and case workers aren’t following the rules when it comes to the drugging of 6- and 7-year-olds in state care. BY MARC CAPUTO Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE —...