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Published on November 20, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

CCHR Reissues Call for Ban on Psychiatric Restraints Amid Global Concerns

Mental health industry watchdog says psychiatric restraints need to be banned in the U.S. and worldwide as part of ending coercive psychiatric practices. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on …

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Published on November 13, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

CCHR Cautions Legislators As FDA Weighs Approval Of Psychedelics Amid Rising Violence

Mental health watchdog says adding psychedelics as approved mental health treatment will fuel more acts of drug-induced violence in the community. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Food and Drug …

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Published on November 6, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

CCHR Says Patients Electroshocked Without Warning of Brain Damage Have Recourse

Mental health watchdog advises that recent global mental health human rights guideline warns electroshock can cause brain damage, citing U.S. manual. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electroconvulsive therapy, …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 11:00 GMT

Ketamine Widely Dispensed Despite FDA Warning: Not Approved for Psychiatric Use

CCHR reports the hallucinogen can lead to addiction, health problems and death, yet unregulated ketamine clinics are a $3.1 billion industry in the U.S. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Food and Drug …

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Published on October 23, 2023 - 20:36 GMT

CCHR Applauds Mother Jones Story on Behavioral Facility Abuse of Foster Children

Mental health industry watchdog says media exposure of child abuse in the $23 billion behavioral industry is vital for reform. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission …

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Published on October 16, 2023 - 11:00 GMT

CCHR Says MA Bill to Ban Electroshock Aversion Therapy is Needed Nationwide

Massachusetts is set to ban skin electroshock aversion therapy, described as torture by the UN, signaling urgent need for nationwide end to all electroshock use LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Massachusetts state …

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Published on October 9, 2023 - 11:00 GMT

CCHR Says World Mental Health Day Should Address Coercion and Failures

Psychiatric group’s history of eugenics-Nazi membership requires an apology after 75 years of silence. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says World Mental …

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Published on October 4, 2023 - 21:26 GMT

Racism Task Force Warns That Coercive Psychiatric Practices Cause Harm and Death

Task Force Against Racism, co-founded by CCHR, speaks out about $8.5M payout in Black man's restraint death and Chandler Jones' forced hospitalization LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The family of a man who …

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Published on September 25, 2023 - 23:40 GMT

3 Million Children at Risk for ADHD Drugs’ Adverse Effects

CCHR says new study on ADHD drugs adds evidence that children are exposed to dangerous adverse effects: poisoning, heart failure, violent behavior, and death. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over three million …

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Published on September 18, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

New WHO Mental Health Guideline Condemns Coercive Psychiatric Practices

CCHR demands that governments commit to WHO’s “zero coercion” policy in mental health, and put an end to forced institutionalization and treatments. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Health …

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Published on September 12, 2023 - 21:48 GMT

New Study Confirms Child and Youth Suicide Risk with Antidepressants

Mental health watchdog, CCHR, warns 5.7 million 0-24-year-olds on antidepressants face increased suicide risks, as new study confirms. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a new study published in …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 23:00 GMT

Study Shows Patients Misled About Electroshock Causing Permanent Memory Loss

Mental Health Watchdog CCHR points out patients are misled about electroshock’s adverse effects, including permanent memory loss and brain damage. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experts have warned that …

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Published on August 31, 2023 - 07:10 GMT

Mental Health Watchdog Highlights Global Benzodiazepine Risks in Wake of UK Investigation and Australian Overdose Report

CCHR emphasizes the need to educate the public on the addictive nature of benzodiazepines LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent UK investigation uncovered a healthcare company that was prescribing …

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Published on August 24, 2023 - 00:38 GMT

CCHR Supports Suspension of NY Psychiatric Institute Research After Suicide

Mental health watchdog commends halt of New York Psychiatric Institute research following patient suicide, stresses need for reform LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights ( …

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Published on August 16, 2023 - 06:06 GMT

CCHR Warns New Guidelines to Screen All Adults for Anxiety Will Result in More Needlessly Prescribed Psychotropic Drugs

Recent guidelines to screen for anxiety in all adults will medicalize normal emotions and promote dangerous psychotropic drug prescriptions, watchdog says. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on August 10, 2023 - 00:11 GMT

Study Reveals Foster Children 4x More Likely to Get Psychotropic Drugs Than Non-Foster Children

CCHR calls for urgent reforms to protect vulnerable foster children from psychotropic drug risks. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) says a recent study published in …

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Published on August 3, 2023 - 00:12 GMT

CCHR: Unlawful Imprisonment of Patients Exposes Mental Health Coercion & Fraud

Watchdog says recent exposure of mental health patients being imprisoned exemplifies how forced treatment & fraudulent billing are used in mental health system LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mental …

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Published on July 27, 2023 - 00:50 GMT

Mental Health Apps & AI-Targeted Ads for Psychiatric Drugs Raise Alarms, CCHR Warns

Mental health watchdog highlights potential dangers of AI-driven marketing and apps in the mental health industry. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent years, the mental health app industry has surged …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

CCHR Says For-Profit Psychiatric Hospitals Need Stronger Penalties for Abuses and Deaths

CCHR warns despite $485M jury award to a sexually abused foster child, poor oversight in the behavioral healthcare system lets facilities get away with abuse LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Incidents of abuse …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Investigation Needed of Involuntary Commitment at Canadian Psychiatric Hospital

CCHR calls for investigation into involuntary commitment and forced treatment in Canadian psychiatric hospital, citing it’s a global issue, including in the US LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens …

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