CCHR Wants Increased Consumer Awareness About “Prescriptions for Violence”
In light of expert discussions, clinical studies, and drug regulatory agency warnings, consumers must be informed that a percentage of those taking psychotropic drugs may…
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CCHR Demands Justice for Victims of Psychiatric Fraud and Patient Sexual Abuse
The mental health watchdog says recent legislation improving oversight of youth behavioral facilities offers national hope, but warns that psychiatric hospitals involved in harm and…
New Study Reveals Alarming Cardiac Risks Associated with Electroshock Treatment
The mental health industry watchdog, CCHR, says informed consent is breached every time patients are not warned of the brain damage, long-term memory loss, and…
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Psychiatric Drugs: Create Violence & Suicide
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World Health Organization New Guidelines are Vital to End Coercive Psychiatric Practices & Abuse
WHO report vindicates CCHR and the many groups that have fought worldwide for the recognition of psychiatric human rights violations, including involuntary commitment and forced…
UN Special Rapporteur Dainius Pūras Addresses Psychiatry’s Global Coercion & Crisis
UN human rights expert speaks out against coercive psychiatry, effects of totalitarian and authoritarian mental health regimes and forced treatment. CCHR calls for action to…
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When Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs Becomes Reckless Endangerment
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