by CCHR Florida | Sep 12, 2012 | Alternatives, Baker Act, Children and Teens, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide
The FDA places strong warnings on mental health drugs. Unfortunately most people are not fully informed of the risks of these drugs prior to taking them. This video will open your eyes to the truth about mental health drugs.
by CCHR Florida | Aug 31, 2012 | Alternatives, Children and Teens, DSM, Fraud, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Today, 4 million children begin their school day by taking a small yellow pill, Ritalin, to control their hyperactivity. Since 1990, there has been a 700% increase in the use of the stimulant. And more than 2.5 million prescriptions for anti-depressants were written for pre-schoolers and adolescents.
by CCHR Florida | Aug 27, 2012 | Alternatives, DSM, Fraud, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Many individuals are not informed of the alternative treatments that are available regarding depression and other mental health symptoms. There are numerous physical causes of mental health symptoms that can be evidenced with traditional medical tests.
by CCHR Florida | Aug 24, 2012 | Alternatives, Children and Teens, DSM, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
It is true that children can be inattentive, unfocused, fidgety and hyperactive. Children are not adults and should not be expected to behave like one in class or any other place. Boys especially can have a lot of energy but it doesn’t mean they have a “mental disorder.”
by CCHR Florida | Aug 13, 2012 | Alternatives, Children and Teens, DSM, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
The expanding mental disorders list has many concerned. Even some psychiatrists look upon this broadening of their field dubiously. The American Psychiatric Association wants the industry’s guide to be changed, as witnessed in the upcoming new edition of their Bible,...
by CCHR Florida | Aug 7, 2012 | Alternatives, Children and Teens, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Amphetamines are known as ADHD drugs. They are in the same class of drugs as cocaine. Unfortunately, most parents are not given the FDA package insert on these drugs prior to giving consent.
by CCHR Florida | Aug 3, 2012 | Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide
The recent tragedy in Colorado has focused attention on mass murderers, and many are asking “Why?” Theories abound, many of them unfounded and ignorant of the actual facts behind spree killings. According to some statistics: 78% off those responsible for crimes of...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 23, 2012 | Children and Teens, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
A study was just published in Pediatrics stating that harsh physical punishment of children is associated with “mental disorders” later in life. This is a topic of interest because spanking, which fits into that category, is banned in more than thirty nations but not...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 23, 2012 | Children and Teens, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Due to the supposed outbreak of poor mental health in America, TeenScreen was created at Columbia University in 2003. It came into being under a commission on mental health during George W. Bush’s administration. The TeenScreen program recommends that adolescent...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 13, 2012 | Alternatives, DSM, Fraud, Mental Illness, Military & Veterans, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide
It’s summer and with kids out of school, the possibilities are endless for where to go on vacation. The Olympics in England or a trip to some other foreign country for the first time would seem very exciting to most. Others suggest that you can get a “mental illness”...
by CCHR Florida | Jul 9, 2012 | Alternatives, DSM, Fraud, Legislation, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Most people are familiar with the fact that Obamacare came about for the purpose of making health insurance available and affordable for millions of Americans who previously could not obtain it. In principal, that sounds like a good thing, but that idea has presented...
by CCHR Florida | Jun 21, 2012 | Baker Act, Children and Teens, DSM, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide
Recently USA Today ran an article about a new app called “WhatsMyM3”. This is an app designed to determine if you are at risk for depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It is not based on any medical or scientific testing and is entirely subjective, leading the person straight into the hands of mental health practitioners.
by CCHR Florida | Jun 21, 2012 | Baker Act, Fraud, Mental Health Screening, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights, Suicide
Synthetic Marijuana, also referred to as K-2 or Spice, is potentially deadly. This tragic story shows the consequences of young people smoking this drug.
by CCHR Florida | Jun 15, 2012 | Children and Teens, Disabled Persons, Mental Health Screening, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Autism has become a diagnosis that is more prevalent in the U.S and the use of psychotropic drugs poses a threat to the well-being of these children.
by CCHR Florida | Jun 8, 2012 | Baker Act, Mental Illness, Psychiatric Abuse, Psychiatric Drugs, Rights
Marijuana laced with PCP is gaining popularity with young people. The bizarre behavior associated with embalming fluid laced weed has resulted in people being placed in psychiatric hospitals, where further damage may be done.