Category Archives: Big Muddy River Newsletter

CCHR International’s Expanding Global Impact

CCHR International’s continued advocacy against psychiatric abuses is driving measurable change in government, the courts, and the public sphere. Continue reading

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Don’t Be Fooled By Those Selling LSD for Mental Health

Much of what you hear about drugs actually comes from those selling them. Don’t be fooled. You need facts to make accurate judgments. Continue reading

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What to Ask a Psychiatrist Before Treatment

A patient’s right to “Full Informed Consent” is a fundamental human right in the mental health field. Continue reading

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Why is a Pratfall Funny?

Why do we laugh at a pratfall? Why do we laugh at someone’s misfortune? More generally, why do we laugh at all? Continue reading

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Missouri Unnecessarily Institutionalizes Adults with Mental Health Disabilities

Missouri Unnecessarily Institutionalizes Adults with Mental Health Disabilities Continue reading

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St. Louis Area Psychiatrists Sentenced for Health Crimes

St. Louis Area Psychiatrists Sentenced for Health Crimes Continue reading

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CCHR International Executives Address United Nations in Geneva— Calling for Global Ban on Coercive Psychiatry

Calling for Global Ban on Coercive Psychiatry Continue reading

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Psychiatric Corruption of Our Judicial System

Have you ever thought that a particular court case was frivolous? Continue reading

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Some Involuntary Commitments Lead to Twice the Risk of Death or Charge of Violent Crime After Discharge, New Research Finds

New study finds that psychiatric hospitalization for some people doubles the risk of suicide, overdose death, and violence, adding to the medical literature indicating forced psychiatric treatment can do more harm than good. Continue reading

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The Hidden Crisis in Psychiatry: How Overmedication and Coercion Are Failing Mental Health

Overmedication and coercive psychiatric practices—such as forced drugging, institutionalization without consent, and diagnostic overreach—are gaining increasing public attention. Especially concerning is how these practices affect marginalized groups and how they are justified in the name of “mental health care.” Continue reading

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