Tag Archives: Living Will

New York City Goes Big-Time For Involuntary Commitment

Coercive psychiatry is not intended to cure anything. Continue reading

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Nursing Home Psychiatric Abuse of the Elderly

Psychiatric abuse of the elderly is extensive. Continue reading

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Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Challenge

Allegations of abusive psychiatrists in conservatorships are not uncommon. Continue reading

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Going On Hoping

FIND OUT! FIGHT BACK! Continue reading

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Psychiatric Intention — Failure is Not an Accident

Psychiatry is not intended to cure anything. Continue reading

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Alexa Is Listening For Your Own Good

In Missouri involuntary commitment “for your own good” is the law. Continue reading

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The Gray Shades Of Gaslighting

Coercive psychiatrists are themselves often thought by their patients to be perpetrators of gaslighting. Continue reading

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Who is the Predator Here?

Who is the Predator Here? We approach this topic with some trepidation, as there can be considerable fixed opinions regarding the topic of sex. We feel, however, that the news is relevant — and we’d like your permission to continue … Continue reading

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Involuntary Commitment Records in Missouri are No Longer Confidential

Involuntary Commitment  Records in Missouri are No Longer Confidential Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law Senate Bill 426 on July 13 which expands the conditions under which confidential mental health care records can be released. Mental health care facilities that … Continue reading

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Crisis Intervention Teams and your mental health

Crisis Intervention Teams and your mental health You may or may not be aware of a police function called a “Crisis Intervention Team” (CIT). There is a heavy ongoing push country-wide to train police officers to “handle” difficult situations involving … Continue reading

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