Some in Congress look at incentives in disability benefit
Boston Globe Some in Congress look at incentives in disability benefit By Patricia Wen Key members of Congress are demanding an investigation into whether a fast-growing, $10 billion federal disability program designed to serve poor disabled children is...Psychiatrists Drugging Military Kids
When a military father or mother is deployed, their children may have a tough time adjusting and need some extra love and attention for a while. Are there actual ways to help these children when their parents are busy defending our nation? Unfortunately,...Are Seniors Safe?
When an elderly person needs more care and it is decided to put their loved one into a nursing home, the family doing so, is trusting the doctor and the staff to take good care of their loved one. When someone goes to visit the loved one, it would be expected to find...So Young and So Many Pills
On Dec. 28, 2010, The Wall Street Journal published an article, titled “So Young and So Many Pills”. Below are some of the graphs that were published in this article, showing enormous numbers of prescriptions for psychiatric drugs given to children...Catholic News Service-Drug company greed puts kids at risk
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...Alienist Investigation Continues
It started with the high prescribing Miami alienist* who wrote 284,908 prescriptions over the past six years which cost Florida taxpayers $43 million. See here: https://www.cchrflorida.org/blog/tag/dr-fernando-mendez-villamil/ *Alienist – Psychiatrist;...ADHD—Fact or Fiction?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; is it real? ADHD has become a buzz word, often used to describe children and even adults who are creative, easily distracted or unable to limit their behavior or thoughts to a single task or situation. It has become a...Gov. Charlie Crist urged to stop 'chemical restraint' of foster kids
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...Study: Florida's psych drug rules for foster kids ignored
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 —...
Ban Electroshock
Banning the Use of Electroshock in Florida! In light of the fact that the FDA admits electroshock also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can cause cardiovascular complications, memory loss, cognitive impairment, brain damage and death and that psychiatrists...
Holiday Suicide Myths: Contrary to Beliefs, CDC Reports that Suicide Rates are Lowest in December
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the holiday suicide myth supports misinformation about suicide and might actually hinder prevention efforts. Despite all efforts to counteract suicide more than 48,000 people took their own lives in 2018. Recognized as...
Anxiety or Physical Illness? Knowing Which Can Save Your Life
Many people do not realize that individuals with actual physical ailments are misdiagnosed as having a mental disorder all the time. It is a huge problem recognized by the medical and psychiatric community. [1] Unfortunately, it is also a dangerous problem with those...
The Abject Failure of the Mental Health Industry to Prevent Suicide Should be Investigated
Spending in the mental health market has increased by 52.1% since 2009 yet U.S. suicide rates hit a 50-year historical high. In 2018, there were an estimated 1.4 million suicide attempts and more than 48,000 deaths by suicide, making it the tenth leading cause of...
Information Withheld Concerning Safety of Antidepressants
Reports show that vital information regarding the safety of antidepressants has been suppressed by pharmaceutical companies. The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), is concerned that vital information has been withheld from the medical...Contact CCHR Florida
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