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Electroshock’s Serious Risks, Ineffectiveness Not Adequately Disclosed to Patients, Audit of Information Pamphlets Finds

Posted on August 14, 2023 by cchrstl

Patients are not given enough information about the drawbacks of electroshock to give true informed consent for the procedure, researcher says. Continue reading →

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New Study Finds Troubling Mental and Physical Side Effects Are Main Reason Patients Stop Taking Antidepressants

Posted on July 31, 2023 by cchrstl

Negative effects of antidepressants are disturbing. Continue reading →

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Study Adds to Research Showing Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization Does More Harm Than Good

Posted on July 24, 2023 by cchrstl

Involuntary hospitalization for substance abuse treatment is not effective. Continue reading →

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Devastating Movement Disorders Caused by Antipsychotic Drugs Not Listed for Discussion at Psychiatrists’ Annual Meeting

Posted on July 17, 2023 by cchrstl

Tardive dyskinesia refers to the drug-induced, involuntary muscle movements that can develop over time from taking antipsychotic drugs. Continue reading →

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Primary Care Doctors Advised Not to Prescribe Antidepressants to Patients on First Visit for Mild to Moderate Depression

Posted on June 5, 2023 by cchrstl

Antidepressants have a limited efficacy and may have significant side effects. Continue reading →

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Alternatives to Psychiatric Drugs

Posted on January 30, 2023 by cchrstl

There are non-drug alternatives for adverse mental conditions. Continue reading →

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Wasted Billion$ Spent On Violence Prevention

Posted on January 23, 2023 by cchrstl

Psychotropic Drugs’ Role In Mass Shootings Continue reading →

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What is Myfembree and Why Should I Care?

Posted on December 19, 2022 by cchrstl

FDA MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program Continue reading →

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The High Number Of Suicides After Electroshock

Posted on September 26, 2022 by cchrstl

There is no evidence that ECT decreases the risk of suicide. Continue reading →

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The Hoax of Antidepressants

Posted on July 4, 2022 by cchrstl

Over time, using antidepressants is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (HRQoL), compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs. These are the findings of a study published April 20, 2022 in the journal … Continue reading →

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