Your FIRST-Line of Defense Against Psychiatric Human Rights Abuse

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is an international nonprofit mental health watchdog with chapters internationally. Initially established by the Church of Scientology and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz in 1969, CCHR's mission is to eradicate abuses committed under the guise of mental health. CCHR is responsible for helping to enact more than 180 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive mental health practices.

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THE BAKER ACT

The Baker Act is the Florida mental health law that allows people of all ages, including children, to be held involuntarily for up to 72 hours in a psychiatric facility for an examination.

SUICIDE & VIOLENCE

CCHR Florida warns lawmakers that psychotropic drugs may contribute to violence and suicide. More than 30 studies, drug regulatory agency warnings and expert opinion link psychotropic drugs to violent and suicidal behavior.

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PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS

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On July 1, 2021, Florida’s Parents’ Bill of Rights became law. As a parent, you need to know and understand these rights. CCHR has created a series of 15-30 second videos to help explain some of these rights as well as a simple booklet that can be downloaded.

Who We Are

What is the Citizens Commission on Human Rights?

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is a nonprofit watchdog organization that protects mental health human rights by investigating and exposing abuse in the mental health industry.

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Become a Member

Support CCHR's Mission

As a non-profit mental health watchdog, CCHR relies donations in order to continue its mission.

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Report Abuse

Protect Yourself Against Psychiatric Abuse

If you know anyone who has been damaged by psychiatry or the mental health industry, fill out the Report Abuse Form to get help.

REPORT ABUSE

Call-to-Action Alerts

Take action and make your voice heard!

Florida Residents Only: Something that is very much needed is for people like yourself to sign up for CCHR Florida's Call-to-Action Email Alerts. Once added, you will receive any future Alerts on important mental health human rights issues such as:

Involuntary Examination (Baker Act)
Mental Health Screening
Mental Health Education
Psychiatric Drug Dangers
Electroshock
Parental Rights

To see how easy it is, here is a 60 second video that demonstrates how the alerts work.

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News & Updates

Making a Difference Together

Explore the latest news, updates and successes from CCHR Florida.

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August 21, 2024

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Exposing Psychiatric Abuse

Watch our award winning documentaries that show the facts of psychiatric abuse, including how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

The Truth about Psychiatry

Presented here are 20 CCHR publications detailing the harmful effects of psychiatry, from their destruction of artistic creativity to their blatant attacks on entire generations.

CCHR Awards

Awards From Our Initiatives

We're proud to help our community, and these awards reflect our dedication.

Request a Free Info Kit

What should you know about psychiatry’s “cures” in the name of mental health? How valid are psychiatrists’ diagnoses—and how safe are their drugs? The answers are contained in this information kit.

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