Tag Archives: Informed Consent

21st Century Cures Act

Posted on July 12, 2015 by cchrstl

21st Century Cures Act H.R.6, the 21st Century Cures Act, is rushing through Congress now. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget, and to make some major changes in the … Continue reading →

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Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices

Posted on May 28, 2015 by cchrstl

Legislative Elimination of Harmful Psychiatric Practices FLORIDA There is a law on the books in Florida that if enforced would end harmful psychiatric practices there. It makes illegal all unscientific, fraudulent and unproven healthcare treatments. [Florida Statutes 456.072 (1)(a)] “456.072?Grounds … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Drug Users Experience Zombie-like State

Posted on May 22, 2015 by cchrstl

Psychiatric Drug Users Experience Zombie-like State A recent research study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing [“Living with antipsychotic medication side-effects: The experience of Australian mental health consumers” DOI: 10.1111/inm.12110] reported that “Each participant reported between six … Continue reading →

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Disturbing New Research on Psych Drugs

Posted on April 29, 2015 by cchrstl

Disturbing New Research on Psych Drugs An increasing number of researchers are finding fault with psychiatric drugs in one form or another. Keep up the pressure by contacting your local, state and federal officials about the dangers of psychiatric fraud … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislature

Posted on April 3, 2015 by cchrstl

Take Action – Missouri Legislature Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. … Continue reading →

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Consumer Reports Weighs in on Harmful Psych Drugs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by cchrstl

Consumer Reports Weighs in on Harmful Psych Drugs The Consumer Reports magazine of February 2015 has this to say about harmful psych drugs (page 8): “Did You know that forms you sign when you or a relative enter a medical … Continue reading →

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Missouri Governor Signs Two Anti-Psych Bills

Posted on July 31, 2014 by cchrstl

Missouri Governor Signs Two Anti-Psych Bills SS SCS SB 532 (Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 532) – Modifies provisions relating to educational and medical consent provided by relative caregivers. Signed by Governor Nixon 7/9/2014; goes into … Continue reading →

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Texas Foster Children Health Care News

Posted on July 27, 2014 by cchrstl

Texas Foster Children Health Care News Legislation signed by the Governor of Texas and effective starting 9/1/2013 provides expanded safeguards for foster children in Texas regarding their health care. HB 915 (House Bill 915) should be taken strongly to heart … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric drug ER trips approach 90,000 a year

Posted on July 19, 2014 by cchrstl

Psychiatric drug ER trips approach 90,000 a year “Bad reactions to psychiatric drugs result in nearly 90,000 emergency room visits each year by U.S. adults, with anti-anxiety medicines and sedatives among the most common culprits. “A drug used in some … Continue reading →

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Parents can get refunds for some anti-depressant drugs given to kids

Posted on July 6, 2014 by cchrstl

Parents can get refunds for some anti-depressant drugs given to kids St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 5, 2014 by Blythe Bernhard “Thousands of Missouri parents are entitled to refunds for antidepressants prescribed to children because the drugs were unapproved for use … Continue reading →

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