Mental Health and the New Slavery
Life can be tough. Bills to pay, jobs to keep, children to feed, mortgages, taxes, insurance, health problems, a toxic environment, bad education, people who do their best to drag you down… Any of the above and a dozen other categories can cause stress, depression,...The Mental Health Fraud of BDSM and Other Sexual Practices
In a recent study, it was found that people that engage in BDSM may be better off psychologically than those that don’t. BDSM is bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism. It was found that people who practiced BDSM seemed more secure and confident and overall...Mental Health Counselor Voluntarily Relinquishes License
The Scales of Justice –In Favor of Human Rights William Hayes, Florida Mental health counselor Voluntarily Relinquished his license to avoid further administrative action. This was done with the understanding that his voluntary relinquishment shall be looked...Tremendous amount of money spent on mental health care
A Public Service Announcement from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Friday’s CNN Report: Clearly shows a tremendous amount of money going into the mental health industry Wondering what the amount of money spent on mental health care actually...
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Precision in Practice: Mastering the Baker Act Harness expert insights into the Baker Act with our targeted training. Gain the essential expertise to apply this law judiciously and ethically, safeguarding the rights and freedoms of individuals. Commit to excellence...
The Baker Act: Continuing Education Course
The Baker Act 3hours This course is designed to educate you, as a professional authorized to initiate involuntary psychiatric examinations, on mental health law and the critical importance of respecting mental health human rights. You’ll learn about the legal...
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...
Baker Acting of Children: Citing Abuse, Advocates Demanding Change to Law
Over 37,000 Baker Acts were initiated in Florida on children during 2018/2019 and advocates are demanding a change to the law to protect children from abuse. The Florida mental health law, commonly called the Baker Act, allows for individuals of all ages to be taken...
Watchdog Group Demands Change to Laws Governing the Baker Acting of Children
The Baker Act has been a formidable survivor of reformation and according to the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, changes to protect children are needed. Decades of abuse and loss of parental rights follow in the wake of the Baker Act. And despite demands for...
Tens of Thousands of Children Taken into Custody: The Baker Act Must Be Reformed
Baker Act abuse runs rampant and calls for reformation are resounding from press to parents. CCHR says it is time for change, one that is a long time coming. Fifty years of Baker Act abuse and maltreatment is more than enough for Florida citizens, practitioners, and...
Tens of Thousands of Children Sent for Involuntary Psychiatric Examination in Florida
Each year on October 10th World Mental Health Day is observed for the stated purpose of raising awareness on mental health issues. This year the Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a watchdog organization, hosted a seminar on mental...
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Parents' Bill of RightsOn July 1, 2021, Florida’s Parents’ Bill of Rights became law. As a parent, you need to know and understand these rights. CCHR has created a series of 15-30 second videos to help explain some of these rights as well as a simple booklet that can...
Justin Drach: Florida-based Attorney Fighting Widespread Abuses in the Psychiatric Industry
Every year hundreds of thousands of people are taken into custody for involuntary psychiatric examination across the state of Florida. Called a Baker Act, the rampant abuse of rights under this law contributes to tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent billing. In a...
The Baker Act Seminar
Complimentary Seminar on the Florida Mental Health Law, the Baker Act. Hear from a Legal expert. Join us for a complimentary Seminar. The event is also accessible via zoom. Email info@cchrflorida.org for the link. The Baker Act in Florida allows a child, an adult or...Contact CCHR Florida
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