Monthly Archives: April 2013

The New DSM-5

Posted on April 27, 2013 by cchrstl

The New DSM-5 When the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) hits the stores on May 22nd, it will extend the reach of psychiatry further into daily life, making many more … Continue reading →

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Exchange

Posted on April 21, 2013 by cchrstl

Exchange Many readers of this newsletter have provided support for CCHR St. Louis, either as volunteer helpers or as monetary donors; many have not. We wanted to provide a way for all our readers to easily exchange for receiving the … Continue reading →

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Medicaid

Posted on April 18, 2013 by cchrstl

Medicaid It’s in the news today, constantly. What is it, and what should we know about it? What’s all this talk about expanding state Medicaid? Medicaid is a state and federal partnership providing health coverage for people who qualify. Across … Continue reading →

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Cogitations on BRAIN

Posted on April 11, 2013 by cchrstl

Cogitations on BRAIN The BRAIN (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies) initiative, a project President Obama discussed in his most recent State of the Union address, was formally announced April 2 at the White House. The White House would like … Continue reading →

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The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions

Posted on April 8, 2013 by cchrstl

The Aurora Shooter Case Confirms CCHR Predictions Two mind-altering prescription psychiatric drugs, alcohol and a gun … and the media blamed the gun. April 4, 2013 – The Los Angeles Times reveals that a search of James Holmes apartment found … Continue reading →

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The New ECT – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Posted on April 4, 2013 by cchrstl

The New ECT – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In our last newsletter we discussed Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in order for the psychiatric industry to continue generating income if ECT were banned. One can … Continue reading →

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The New ECT – Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Posted on April 1, 2013 by cchrstl

The New ECT – Vagus Nerve Stimulation An electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) device is used for treating psychiatric disturbances by inducing in the patient a major seizure by applying a brief intense electrical current to the patient’s head, also called shock … Continue reading →

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