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New Research Raises Serious Questions about Electroshock as Treatment for Depression

Posted on November 17, 2025 by cchrstl

Survey responses showing little or no benefit for most electroshock recipients, along with long-term memory loss for many, led researchers to call for a suspension of the procedure until large-scale, high-quality research can determine whether benefits outweigh the risks. Continue reading →

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Nearly Half of Preschoolers Diagnosed with ADHD Are Prescribed Drugs Before Changes in Managing Their Behavior Are Tried

Posted on November 3, 2025 by cchrstl

Prescribing drugs for preschoolers soon after diagnosis of ADHD conflicts with American Academy of Pediatrics. Continue reading →

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Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising on U.S. Television

Posted on October 27, 2025 by cchrstl

Some evidence demonstrates that these ads actively promote inappropriate prescribing. Continue reading →

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CCHR International’s Expanding Global Impact

Posted on October 20, 2025 by cchrstl

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

Posted on October 13, 2025 by cchrstl

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

Posted on October 6, 2025 by cchrstl

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?

Posted on September 29, 2025 by cchrstl

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

Posted on September 22, 2025 by cchrstl

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St. Louis Area Psychiatrists Sentenced for Health Crimes

Posted on September 15, 2025 by cchrstl

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

Posted on September 1, 2025 by cchrstl

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