Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Press Releases

94 Press Releases

Published on January 16, 2019 - 12:47 GMT

Suicide Assessments Linked to Possible Increase in Suicide Risk

CCHR launches campaign to raise awareness on the plausible link between suicides, the reliance on suicide risk assessments and the use of antidepressants. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 10:42 GMT

CCHR Hosts Seminar on Veteran’s Mental Health Rights, Suicides and Solutions

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans account for 18% of all suicides in the United States, with 20 veterans each day committing suicide. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on January 9, 2019 - 11:08 GMT

Over 3 Million U.S. Children on Psychiatric ADHD Drugs

Mental Health Watchdog, CCHR, regularly hosts an educational talk for parents on the dangers associated with ADHD drugs. CLEARWATER, FL, US, January 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alarmed at the significant number of children prescribed psychiatric …

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Published on January 8, 2019 - 20:23 GMT

Watchdog Continues Campaign on Mental Health Rights

CCHR is continuing a campaign to educate Floridians on mental health rights so they can protect themselves and their loved ones from abusive use of this law. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 8, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on January 1, 2019 - 03:20 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog asks Florida Lawmakers to Protect Children

CCHR is asking policy makers to change how the mental health law is applied to children to protect children from unjust involuntary psychiatric examinations. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida …

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Published on December 31, 2018 - 20:54 GMT

Watchdog Demands Action: Investigate the Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Violence

Between 2004 and 2012 the FDA received a staggering 14,773 reports of psychiatric drugs causing violent side effects. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR …

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Published on December 25, 2018 - 02:50 GMT

Mental Wellness Month: Millions of U.S. Children on Dangerous Psychiatric Drugs

With millions of U.S.children on psychiatric drugs it is imperative that families know that many of these drugs are known to result in suicidal ideation. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of …

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Published on December 24, 2018 - 16:08 GMT

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Watchdog Organization will Educate Floridians on Human Rights Violations

January 27th, was designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the United Nations with the intention to encourage development of educational programs. TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on December 18, 2018 - 22:10 GMT

CCHR Supports U.N. and Rights’ Groups Demand for Urgent FDA Ban on Skin Electric Shock Devices

FDA accused of delaying ban on the electrical device that uses pain to modify behavior. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it will ban a device that delivers …

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Published on December 18, 2018 - 11:15 GMT

New Blog Offers Electroshock Victims & Families a Forum to Speak Out

CCHR’s public awareness blog provides facts and warnings about electroconvulsive therapy and the need to ban it. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 10:41 GMT

CCHR to Host Attorney Summit on Florida Mental Health Law

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is hosting a continuing legal education event on the Florida mental health law for defense attorneys next month. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission …

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Published on December 12, 2018 - 10:38 GMT

CCHR Calling for Greater Protection of Elders from Baker Act Abuse

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling upon lawmakers to protect senior citizens from unlawful involuntary psychiatric examination. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human …

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Published on December 5, 2018 - 11:20 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Helps Hundreds in Fight for Human Rights

CCHR has helped more than 900 men, women and children who were being unjustly held under the mental health law in a campaign to protect human rights. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the …

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Published on December 5, 2018 - 11:20 GMT

Over 6,000 People Tour Museum Exposing Psychiatric Human Rights Violations

The Psychiatry: An Industry of Death museum located Clearwater is part of an ongoing effort to educate individuals on human rights violations. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 6,000 people have toured …

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Published on November 27, 2018 - 17:33 GMT

CCHR Warns Officials: Mental Health Screening and Psychotropic Drugs Can Contribute to Violence

CCHR is urging officials not to adopt mental health screening in the hope that it could reduce violence stating that such screening could worsen the issue. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 27, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on November 27, 2018 - 16:03 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog to Host Seminar on Baker Act Rights

CCHR is hosting a seminar to educate citizens on their rights and how they can protect themselves from the abusive use of the Florida mental health law. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 27, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission …

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Published on November 20, 2018 - 23:09 GMT

Sharp Rise in ADHD Labeling of Children Prompts CCHR to Educate Families

CCHR is hosting a seminar to educate families on alternatives to dangerous ADHD drugs with Child Education Specialist, Sharon Hillestad. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spurred by reports of a sharp rise in the …

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Published on November 20, 2018 - 21:40 GMT

CCHR Continues Fight to Reform Mental Health Law in Campaign to Protect Children

CCHR has been working for years to create positive change in how the mental health law is applied to minors in order to protect children and parental rights. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of …

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Published on November 9, 2018 - 23:04 GMT

LETTERS FROM GENERATION RX FILM EXPOSES PSYCH-DRUG INDUCED VIOLENCE & SUICIDE THROUGH HEART-WRENCHING PERSONAL STORIES

With recent statistics revealing 7.2 million US children are taking mind-bending psychiatric drugs, the documentary is a vital watch and warning for parents. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With recent IQVia ( …

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Published on November 7, 2018 - 18:50 GMT

CCHR Florida Applauds Court Finding Forcible Electroshock a Human Rights Violation: Reinforces the Need to Ban ECT

International mental health watchdog applauds a Supreme Court decision in Australia that ruled the forcible use of electroshock violates patients’ human rights. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida …

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