Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida

Part of an ongoing campaign to investigate and expose psychiatric abuse while helping restore rights and dignity to the field of mental health, the Clearwater museum has toured thousands of visitors. https://conta.cc/3wCXatL

What does “Baker Act” mean? What is the “72-hour clock?” Does a person who has been Baker Acted have any rights? How long can an individual be held? How do I get someone out of a Baker Act? These questions are common. https://conta.cc/49FAhEw

In an article titled, "9 Serious Concerns about Depression Screening for Youth" the efficacy of screening children for depression is brought into question. One of the liabilities brought to light by this article is the lack of research on whether screenings actually lead to better outcomes. Without evidence that children and teens benefit from the screenings it must be asked, who does benefit? The answer is pharmaceutical companies and the field of mental health. https://conta.cc/49DSRwJ

There are bills filed in Florida that would ban the use of the electroshock machine (ECT) on children. Senate Bill 252: Psychiatric Treatments filed by Senator Osgood and House Bill 255: Psychiatric Treatments filed by Rep. Amesty have been assigned to a series of committees that they must pass through in order to become law. However, we are running out of time and your help is needed! CLICK HERE: https://conta.cc/3wk14HI

Mental Health Expert: Why Are We Still Electroshocking Children? Today's doctors are struggling to treat psychological problems and despite that, we are still using electroshock — even on children. In 2003, Dr. Loren Mosher and Professor David Cohen wrote a brief paper, "The Ethics of Electroconvulsive Therapy." Cohen starts by asking readers that if the first and foremost rule of the medical profession is to do no harm, then what are we doing promoting an ineffective procedure without the informed consent of patients?https://conta.cc/3Soweqa

Please join CCHR on January 6th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for a discussion on mental health human rights. https://conta.cc/48DOiSs

#mentalhealth #humanrights In 2015, children in the age group of 0-5 were given electroshock therapy (ECT) in Florida... ECT is torture, not treatment. https://conta.cc/3uMjYq7

#mentalhealth #humanrights #coercivepsychhiatry The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) was one of six finalists in the 2023 Platinum Awards in the category of Activism/Advocacy. Out of thousands of entries from across the world, CCHR was recognized for their work to protect mental health human rights and to address coercive psychiatry. https://conta.cc/47t5Twn

Word Mental Health Day: Parental Rights, Florida’s Baker Act Law and the CCHR Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights - CCHR is hosting an event on October 8th on the occasion of World Mental Health Day at the Church of Scientology in Orlando. https://conta.cc/3RMORUF

Mental Health Watchdog Seminar: Suicide Prevention, Psychedelics and Veteran Rights - Since the war on terror began, 7,057 military have died in the line of duty – but over 30,000 soldiers and veterans combined that have committed suicide. https://conta.cc/48vj2pq