Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 3, 2022 - 22:29 GMT

Protecting Mental Health Human Rights: CCHR Calling for Changes to the Baker Act

Vague language and a lack of any real penalty for violating the law is resulting in people being held against their will longer than the allowed 72 hours. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Baker …

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Published on December 29, 2021 - 07:12 GMT

CCHR: The Link Between Psychiatric Drugs and Increased Violence in Our Communities

For more than 20 years, CCHR has been investigating the correlation between violence and psychiatric drugs while urging lawmakers to look into the connection. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The tragic …

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Published on December 22, 2021 - 07:16 GMT

CCHR Florida Open House: Christmas with the Family at the Grinch's Hide-Out

Families and children can participate to a scavenger hunt at the CCHR Center in downtown Clearwater which is decorated as the “Grinch's Hide-Out”. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, December 23rd …

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Published on December 15, 2021 - 07:15 GMT

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is Hosting a Baker Act and Parental Rights Event

Delivered by an attorney, the course covers basic rights impacted by the mental health law and involuntary psychiatric examination. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of the Citizens …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 07:08 GMT

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. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite all efforts …

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Published on December 1, 2021 - 05:52 GMT

CCHR Hosting Event: Foster Children, Psychiatric Drugs and the Baker Act

There are over 22,000 children in out-of-home care across Florida. Foster care was intended to be temporary, but many children remain in care for years. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of …

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Published on November 24, 2021 - 07:18 GMT

CCHR Hosts Open House in Celebration of National Parental Involvement Day

National Parental Involvement Day is celebrated annually to provide an opportunity to honor the contributions parents provide to support student success. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter of …

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Published on November 17, 2021 - 07:43 GMT

Changes to Florida Law Helps Protect Children and Parental Rights

The passage of the Parents’ Bill of Rights and the School Safety Bill created greater protection from involuntary psychiatric holds for children. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the 2021 legislative …

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Published on November 9, 2021 - 19:15 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Calls for Investigation into the Drugging of Foster Children

Following the news of the criminal investigation into a provider of foster care services, CCHR is renewing the call to investigate psych drugging of children. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The launching of a …

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Published on November 3, 2021 - 04:48 GMT

Watchdog Demands Investigation into Suicide Prevention Failures and Mental Health Funding

U.S. suicide rates hit a 50-year historical high despite an increase in spending in the mental health market of 52.1% since 2009. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There were an estimated 1.4 million suicide …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 06:44 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Calling for Greater Protection of Florida’s Senior Citizens

While Florida’s legal system now has more power to “act against people who abuse the elderly and seek to profit from their actions” more protection is needed. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter …

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Published on October 19, 2021 - 15:28 GMT

World Mental Health Day: Event Brings Attention to Celebrities Who Lost Their Lives

The event featured original artwork by local area artists to bring attention to the many great celebrities we have lost too soon on World Mental Health Day. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter …

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Published on October 12, 2021 - 15:07 GMT

National ADHD Awareness Month: 6.1 Million Children Taking Psychiatric Drugs in U.S.

The growing trend to label children has resulted in over 6.1 million children being prescribed psychiatric drugs with 3.1 million of them prescribed ADHD drugs. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ADHD, attention …

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Published on October 6, 2021 - 08:23 GMT

CCHR is Hosting an Open House Commemorating Artists for World Mental Health Day

Featuring original artwork by local area artists, the open house is being held to bring attention to the many great artists we have lost too soon. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In observance of World Mental …

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Published on September 29, 2021 - 07:26 GMT

CCHR: Mental Health Screening Month - 1 in 5 Now Prescribed Psychiatric Drugs

Mental Health Watchdog CCHR agrees with experts that psychiatric drugs are causing harm and that profits are being put before people. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year the month of October is …

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Published on September 22, 2021 - 06:37 GMT

Florida Mental Health Watchdog is Hosting a Course on Changes to the Baker Act

Delivered by an attorney, the course covers basic rights impacted by the mental health law and involuntary psychiatric examination. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this year the Southern Poverty Law …

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Published on September 15, 2021 - 06:18 GMT

New York Times Exposes Phony Diagnosis and Dangerous Drugging of the Elderly

A recent investigative report revealed an alarming number of senior citizens on antipsychotic drugs and fraudulent diagnosis of mental illness. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month an article in …

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Published on September 8, 2021 - 08:32 GMT

CCHR: Baker Act Abuse of the Elderly Still a Problem, Greater Protection Needed

25 years ago, Florida lawmakers made major revisions to the Baker Act as a result of seniors being sent to psychiatric hospitals that were receiving kickbacks. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During 2018/2019, …

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Published on August 30, 2021 - 23:35 GMT

CCHR: As Suicide Awareness Month Approaches, Reliance on Risk Assessments Questioned

Research into 40 years of suicide risk assessment data suggests that not only do these screenings not help but they may actually increase the risk of suicide. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each year September …

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Published on August 25, 2021 - 06:39 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog: More Work is Needed to Protect the Elderly from Abuse

CCHR is asking for greater protection from unnecessary involuntary psychiatric examination of seniors as well as the use of ECT on vulnerable individuals. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the …

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