Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Press Releases

27 Press Releases

Published on June 20, 2018 - 15:24 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Fights Baker Act Abuses in Florida

Averaging almost 80 calls a month from people whose friend or loved one has been Baker Acted, CCHR finds all too often the victim did not meet the criteria. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Every day in Florida …

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Published on May 30, 2018 - 14:33 GMT

CCHR Documentary - The Marketing of Madness: Are We All Insane?

The Marketing of Madness is a closely researched film documenting a the psychiatric strategy to label children & adults and to place them on psychiatric drugs. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on May 30, 2018 - 09:41 GMT

America the Drugged: A Nationwide Prescription Drug Epidemic

The number of prescriptions for Americans rose 85 percent between 1997 and 2016 demonstrating that the reliance on prescription drugs is the real epidemic. TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Florida …

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Published on April 4, 2018 - 15:18 GMT

CCHR Calling for the Restoration of Human Rights in the Field of Mental Health

CCHR unveiled a new exhibit during the spring American Nursing Association Conference calling for the restoration of human rights in the field of mental health. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on March 23, 2018 - 21:08 GMT

CCHR Releases New Report on Link Between Psychotropic Drugs and School Shootings

The goal of this report is to help law enforcement and policy makers learn how psychotropic drugs are a hidden link to violence and suicide in the community. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The mental health …

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Published on March 20, 2018 - 15:01 GMT

CCHR Reports that Mental Health Fraud is a Booming Business in Florida

CCHR reports that the lack of an effective system to verify mental health illness is behind the epidemic of psychiatric insurance billing fraud. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on March 14, 2018 - 09:44 GMT

CCHR Warns that Antidepressants Have Been Shown to Increase Risk of Self-Harm

Mental Health Watchdog warns that the use of antidepressants in children and adolescents have been shown to increase the risk of self-harm events. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on March 6, 2018 - 19:08 GMT

Official Studies Report Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Increased Violence

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling upon lawmakers to investigate the link between psychiatric drugs and the recent tragedy in Parkland. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the …

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Published on February 25, 2018 - 22:21 GMT

CCHR Calls for Investigation into the Connection Between Violence and Psychiatric Drugs in the Wake of School Shooting

Florida lawmakers urged to investigate link between psychiatric drugs and violence before taking the advice of mental health professionals to increase funding. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on February 20, 2018 - 10:39 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Applauds Miami-Dade’s Response to Baker Acting of 7-Year Old

CCHR applauds Miami-Dade’s response to the Baker Acting of a 7-year-old child earlier this year and calls for other counties in the state to follow their lead. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on February 13, 2018 - 16:05 GMT

Study Reports that Suicide Risk Assessments May Increase the Risk of Suicide

CCHR is holding an open house to bring attention to alarming suicide statistics and the apparent link to the reliance on suicide risk assessments. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on …

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Published on February 6, 2018 - 22:23 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Continues to Fight for Children Who Remain Target of Baker Act Misuse

CCHR applauds Chief Moffett for taking action following the handcuffing of a 7-year-old boy who was taken from school in handcuffs to a psychiatric facility. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on January 29, 2018 - 01:12 GMT

CCHR Florida Exposes Psychiatric Ties to the Holocaust Using Acclaimed Documentary

CCHR co-hosted an event in commemoration of International Holocaust Memorial Day where attendees learned more about ties between psychiatry and the Holocaust. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida chapter …

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Published on January 21, 2018 - 21:47 GMT

CCHR Florida To Host International Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration

CCHR will be participating in the International Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration by hosting a dinner event to gather the community in remembrance. TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on January 15, 2018 - 11:36 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Aims to Protect Elderly from Baker Act Abuse

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights applauds lawmakers for addressing the issue of Elder Abuse during the current legislative session in Tallahassee. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission …

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Published on January 8, 2018 - 16:12 GMT

Florida Bills Could Force Taxpayers To Fund Harmful Psychiatric Services for First Responders

Opponents say the cost of removing the requirement that a physical injury accompany a mental injury in order to determine benefits would be cost prohibitive. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Current Florida …

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Published on January 1, 2018 - 10:00 GMT

CCHR Florida Holds Open House for January Mental Wellness Month to Educate on Dangerous Psychiatric Abuses

During January the Citizens Commission on Human Rights will hold an open house at their center in Clearwater, Florida in recognition of Mental Wellness Month. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Throughout the month …

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Published on December 27, 2017 - 16:16 GMT

CCHR Continues to Fight for Mental Health Rights in Florida

Mental Health Watchdog relaunches campaign to stop the unjust Baker Acting of children in response to the involuntary examinations of over 32,000 kids. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Having educated tens of …

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Published on December 18, 2017 - 18:43 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Calling for Investigation into Psychiatric Drugging of Millions of Children

Currently 8 million U.S. children are being prescribed psychiatric drugs, with more than 1 million between the ages of zero to five. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR …

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Published on December 12, 2017 - 10:15 GMT

CCHR Florida Holds Hundreds of Events Educating the Public on Mental Health and Human Rights Issues

The Florida chapter of CCHR, a non-profit mental health watchdog, has held over 300 events educating Floridians on mental health and human rights issues. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Citizens Commission …

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