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…
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 Warns of High Dose “ADHD” Drugs Inducing Psychosis
CCHR has documented psychosis and violent behavior linked to any dose of the drugs and wants them prohibited as a treatment for the 3.1 million…
“Family Estrangement” Used to Detain and Abuse Children in Psych Hospitals
CCHR condemns $12 billion child and adolescent behavioral market for forcing children into psychiatric institutions, leaving parents powerless to secure their release. By CCHR InternationalThe…
CCHR Seeks Redress for Those Forcibly Held and Harmed in Behavioral Facilities
New York Times exposé on unethical practices in Acadia Healthcare psychiatric hospitals prompts push for the removal of involuntary commitment accreditation from abusive facilities and…